US Bridges

Whitehurst Road over Bodfish Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 0.16 MI S/O Hecker Pass R · Structure no. 37C0583

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitehurst Road over Bodfish Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Whitehurst Road over Bodfish Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitehurst Road
CrossesBodfish Creek
Location0.16 MI S/O Hecker Pass R
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.00408, -121.66732
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2011)
Projected traffic204 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Whitehurst Road over Bodfish Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitehurst Road over Bodfish 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 2024.

How much traffic does Whitehurst Road over Bodfish Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Whitehurst Road over Bodfish Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Whitehurst Road over Bodfish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.