US Bridges

Schillingsburg Ave over Arroyo Calero

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 0.1 MI E Mckean RD · Structure no. 37C0569

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schillingsburg Ave over Arroyo Calero is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Schillingsburg Ave over Arroyo Calero in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSchillingsburg Ave
CrossesArroyo Calero
Location0.1 MI E Mckean RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.19306, -121.80043
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (1990)
Projected traffic520 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Schillingsburg Ave over Arroyo Calero built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schillingsburg Ave over Arroyo Calero in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Schillingsburg Ave over Arroyo Calero carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Schillingsburg Ave over Arroyo Calero?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Schillingsburg Ave over Arroyo Calero?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.