US Bridges

Kincaid Road over Isabel Creek

FairPosted for load

Santa Clara County, California · 3.5 MI N Mt Hamilton RD · Structure no. 37C0543

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kincaid Road over Isabel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kincaid Road over Isabel Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 59 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesKincaid Road
CrossesIsabel Creek
Location3.5 MI N Mt Hamilton RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.36953, -121.67149
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
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2011)
Projected traffic52 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Kincaid Road over Isabel Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Kincaid Road over Isabel 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 Kincaid Road over Isabel Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kincaid Road over Isabel Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Kincaid Road over Isabel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.