Junipero Drive over Penitencia Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · At Abel ST · Structure no. 37C0761
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,465
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Junipero Drive over Penitencia Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Junipero Drive over Penitencia Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 1,465 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,081 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 68 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Junipero Drive over Penitencia Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Junipero 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Junipero Drive over Penitencia Creek carry?
About 1,465 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Junipero Drive over Penitencia Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Junipero Drive over Penitencia Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.