US Bridges

Thomas/Luchessa RD over Carnadero Creek (uvas)

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 0.6 MI W Monterey RD · Structure no. 37C0580

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,920
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas/Luchessa RD over Carnadero Creek (uvas) is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Thomas/Luchessa RD over Carnadero Creek (uvas) in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6,920 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,239 by 2042. The structure is 265 ft (80.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesThomas/Luchessa RD
CrossesCarnadero Creek (uvas)
Location0.6 MI W Monterey RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.99157, -121.57269
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,920 (2014)
Projected traffic9,239 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Thomas/Luchessa RD over Carnadero Creek (uvas) built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas/Luchessa RD over Carnadero Creek (uvas) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Thomas/Luchessa RD over Carnadero Creek (uvas) carry?

About 6,920 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thomas/Luchessa RD over Carnadero Creek (uvas)?

The structure is 265 ft (80.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas/Luchessa RD over Carnadero Creek (uvas)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.