Center Ave over Church Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 0.3 MI S/ O Church Ave · Structure no. 37C0523
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,070
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Center Ave over Church Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Center Ave over Church Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 110 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.
It carries about 1,070 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,285 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Center Ave over Church Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Center Ave over Church 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Center Ave over Church Creek carry?
About 1,070 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Center Ave over Church Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Center Ave over Church Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.