US Bridges

Park Blvd over Matadero Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 300 N Lambert Ave · Structure no. 37C0611

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Blvd over Matadero Creek is a concrete slab carrying Park Blvd over Matadero Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,161 by 2046. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPark Blvd
CrossesMatadero Creek
Location300 N Lambert Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.42438, -122.13526
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2014)
Projected traffic8,161 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Park Blvd over Matadero Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Blvd over Matadero 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Park Blvd over Matadero Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Park Blvd over Matadero Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Park Blvd over Matadero Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.