US Bridges

Stevens Cyn RD over Stevens Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 3.6 MI S/O Mt Eden RD · Structure no. 37C0578

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevens Cyn RD over Stevens Creek is a concrete slab carrying Stevens Cyn RD over Stevens Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesStevens Cyn RD
CrossesStevens Creek
Location3.6 MI S/O Mt Eden RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.28152, -122.11904
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2020)
Projected traffic850 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stevens Cyn RD over Stevens Creek 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 February 2024.

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

About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stevens Cyn RD over Stevens Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Stevens Cyn RD over Stevens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.