Serra Way over Penitencia Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · At Abel ST · Structure no. 37C0760
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,434
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Serra Way over Penitencia Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Serra Way over Penitencia Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 11,434 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,661 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 92 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Serra Way over Penitencia Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Serra Way 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Serra Way over Penitencia Creek carry?
About 11,434 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Serra Way over Penitencia Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns Serra Way over Penitencia Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.