US Bridges

Arroyo Hondo Road over Arroyo Hondo Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 6.3 MI from Felter RD · Structure no. 37C0514

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1984 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arroyo Hondo Road over Arroyo Hondo Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Arroyo Hondo Road over Arroyo Hondo Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesArroyo Hondo Road
CrossesArroyo Hondo Creek
Location6.3 MI from Felter RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.46182, -121.76971
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length114 ft (34.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1984)
Projected traffic13 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Arroyo Hondo Road over Arroyo Hondo Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arroyo Hondo Road over Arroyo Hondo 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 Arroyo Hondo Road over Arroyo Hondo Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arroyo Hondo Road over Arroyo Hondo Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Arroyo Hondo Road over Arroyo Hondo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.