Sunset Ave over Silver Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · Btwn Alumrock & San Antno · Structure no. 37C0595
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,120
- 1975 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sunset Ave over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sunset Ave over Silver Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,591 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sunset Ave over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sunset Ave over Silver 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Sunset Ave over Silver Creek carry?
About 2,120 vehicles per day (1975 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sunset Ave over Silver Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Sunset Ave over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.