US Bridges

Del Puerto RD over Beaureguard Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 2.0 M E of San Antonio RD · Structure no. 37C0530

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Del Puerto RD over Beaureguard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Del Puerto RD over Beaureguard Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.7 mi (138 km).

Location

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CarriesDel Puerto RD
CrossesBeaureguard Creek
Location2.0 M E of San Antonio RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.39043, -121.47037
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic104 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.7 mi (138 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 Del Puerto RD over Beaureguard Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Del Puerto RD over Beaureguard 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Del Puerto RD over Beaureguard Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Del Puerto RD over Beaureguard Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Del Puerto RD over Beaureguard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.