Corning Ave over Penitencia Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · At Abel ST · Structure no. 37C0762
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,174
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Corning Ave over Penitencia Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Corning Ave 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 1,174 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,353 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 60 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 Corning Ave over Penitencia Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Corning 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Corning Ave over Penitencia Creek carry?
About 1,174 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Corning Ave over Penitencia Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Corning Ave over Penitencia Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.