Nobel Ave over Penitencia Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · Penitencia Creek RD · Structure no. 37C0757
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 44 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 1979 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nobel Ave over Penitencia Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nobel Ave over Penitencia Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,454 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 Nobel Ave over Penitencia Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nobel Ave 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 Nobel Ave over Penitencia Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nobel Ave over Penitencia Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Nobel Ave over Penitencia Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.