Alum Rock Falls RD over Penitencia Creek
GoodPosted for loadSanta Clara County, California · 1.8 MI NE of Park Gate · Structure no. 37C0512
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alum Rock Falls RD over Penitencia Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alum Rock Falls RD over Penitencia Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 103 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alum Rock Falls RD over Penitencia Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Alum Rock Falls RD over Penitencia Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Alum Rock Falls RD over Penitencia Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Alum Rock Falls RD over Penitencia Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Alum Rock Falls RD over Penitencia Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.