US Bridges

Almaden Way over Alamitos Creek

FairPosted for load

Santa Clara County, California · @ Bertran RD & Almaden Ex · Structure no. 37C0510

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Almaden Way over Alamitos Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Almaden Way over Alamitos Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAlmaden Way
CrossesAlamitos Creek
Location@ Bertran RD & Almaden Ex
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.17403, -121.82397
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Almaden Way over Alamitos Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is Almaden Way over Alamitos 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Almaden Way over Alamitos Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Almaden Way over Alamitos Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Almaden Way over Alamitos Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.