Dorel Drive over Penitencia Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · Penitencia Creek Rd. · Structure no. 37C0753
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 1981 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dorel Drive over Penitencia Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Dorel Drive over Penitencia Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 217 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Dorel Drive over Penitencia Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dorel Drive over Penitencia 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 Dorel Drive over Penitencia Creek carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (1981 count).
How long is Dorel Drive over Penitencia Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Dorel Drive over Penitencia Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.