Alamitos Road over Herbert Creek
PoorPosted for loadSanta Clara County, California · 0.9 MI SW of JCT Hicks RD · Structure no. 37C0502
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alamitos Road over Herbert Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alamitos Road over Herbert Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alamitos Road over Herbert Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alamitos Road over Herbert Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Alamitos Road over Herbert Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Alamitos Road over Herbert Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Alamitos Road over Herbert Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.