Bertram Road over Alamitos Creek
FairPosted for loadSanta Clara County, California · Near Almaden Road · Structure no. 37C0515
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bertram Road over Alamitos Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bertram Road over Alamitos Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bertram Road over Alamitos Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Bertram Road 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 Bertram Road over Alamitos Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bertram Road over Alamitos Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bertram Road over Alamitos Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.