US Bridges

Stevens Cyn RD over Stevens Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 0.3 MI S/O Mt Eden RD · Structure no. 37C0570

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
810
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevens Cyn RD over Stevens Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stevens Cyn RD over Stevens Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,769 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

Location

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CarriesStevens Cyn RD
CrossesStevens Creek
Location0.3 MI S/O Mt Eden RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.27631, -122.07522
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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 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 rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2014)
Projected traffic1,769 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 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 Stevens Cyn RD over Stevens Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stevens Cyn RD over Stevens 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Stevens Cyn RD over Stevens Creek carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stevens Cyn RD over Stevens Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Stevens Cyn RD over Stevens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.