Almaden Expwy over Randol Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · 300 Ft N/O Via Valiente · Structure no. 37C0509
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,850
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Almaden Expwy over Randol Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Almaden Expwy over Randol Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 77 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 25,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,303 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Almaden Expwy over Randol Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Almaden Expwy over Randol Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Almaden Expwy over Randol Creek carry?
About 25,850 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Almaden Expwy over Randol Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.
Who owns Almaden Expwy over Randol Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.