US Bridges

Mtn View-Alviso RD over San Tomas Aquino Creek

Poor

Santa Clara County, California · Just South of SH 237 · Structure no. 37C0557

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,291
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mtn View-Alviso RD over San Tomas Aquino Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mtn View-Alviso RD over San Tomas Aquino Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,291 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,926 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMtn View-Alviso RD
CrossesSan Tomas Aquino Creek
LocationJust South of SH 237
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.4104, -121.97927
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,291 (2010)
Projected traffic5,926 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mtn View-Alviso RD over San Tomas Aquino Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mtn View-Alviso RD over San Tomas Aquino Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Mtn View-Alviso RD over San Tomas Aquino Creek carry?

About 5,291 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mtn View-Alviso RD over San Tomas Aquino Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Mtn View-Alviso RD over San Tomas Aquino Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.