Alum Rock Falls RD over Penitencia Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · 0.2 MI E Penitencia CR RD · Structure no. 37C0752
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 690
- 1980 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alum Rock Falls RD over Penitencia Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Alum Rock Falls RD over Penitencia Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,128 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alum Rock Falls RD over Penitencia Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alum Rock Falls RD over Penitencia 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 2023.
How much traffic does Alum Rock Falls RD over Penitencia Creek carry?
About 690 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Alum Rock Falls RD over Penitencia Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Alum Rock Falls RD over Penitencia Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.