US Bridges

Camden RD over Alamitos Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 0.65 MI N Harry RD · Structure no. 37C0706

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camden RD over Alamitos Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Camden RD over Alamitos Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,100 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCamden RD
CrossesAlamitos Creek
Location0.65 MI N Harry RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.21208, -121.83356
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2000)
Projected traffic7,100 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Camden RD over Alamitos Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camden RD over Alamitos 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 2024.

How much traffic does Camden RD over Alamitos Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Camden RD over Alamitos Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Camden RD over Alamitos Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.