Magdalena Court over Hale Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · 0.02 MI W/O Magdalena Ave · Structure no. 37C0553
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Magdalena Court over Hale Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Magdalena Court over Hale Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Magdalena Court over Hale Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Magdalena Court over Hale 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Magdalena Court over Hale Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Magdalena Court over Hale Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Magdalena Court over Hale Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.