US Bridges

Old Pagemill Road over Matadero Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 0.9 MI N/O I-280 · Structure no. 37C0561

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Pagemill Road over Matadero Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Pagemill Road over Matadero Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Pagemill Road
CrossesMatadero Creek
Location0.9 MI N/O I-280
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.40384, -122.15779
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2015)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Old Pagemill Road over Matadero Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Pagemill Road over Matadero 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 Old Pagemill Road over Matadero Creek carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Pagemill Road over Matadero Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old Pagemill Road over Matadero Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.