US Bridges

Harry RD over Arroyo Calero Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Near Camden Ave · Structure no. 37C0707

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,670
1985 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harry RD over Arroyo Calero Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harry RD over Arroyo Calero Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 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 1,670 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,187 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHarry RD
CrossesArroyo Calero Creek
LocationNear Camden Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.20719, -121.82376
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,670 (1985)
Projected traffic2,187 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Harry RD over Arroyo Calero Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harry RD over Arroyo Calero 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Harry RD over Arroyo Calero Creek carry?

About 1,670 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Harry RD over Arroyo Calero Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Harry RD over Arroyo Calero Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.