US Bridges

Wooster Avenue over Silver Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 0.2 MI N/O Julian ST · Structure no. 37C0715

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
1975 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wooster Avenue over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wooster Avenue over Silver Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,316 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWooster Avenue
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.2 MI N/O Julian ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.3551, -121.8711
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (1975)
Projected traffic3,316 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wooster Avenue over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wooster Avenue 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 Wooster Avenue over Silver Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (1975 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wooster Avenue over Silver Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wooster Avenue over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.