El Camino Real over Laguna Seca Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · 0.4 MI Se/O Metcalf RD · Structure no. 37C0708
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1936
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,050
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
El Camino Real over Laguna Seca Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying El Camino Real over Laguna Seca Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1936, so it is 90 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 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 21,050 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was El Camino Real over Laguna Seca Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1936.
What condition is El Camino Real over Laguna Seca 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does El Camino Real over Laguna Seca Creek carry?
About 21,050 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is El Camino Real over Laguna Seca Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns El Camino Real over Laguna Seca Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.