US Bridges

Marylinn DR over Penitencia Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · Near Abbott Ave · Structure no. 37C0764

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,197
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marylinn DR over Penitencia Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Marylinn DR over Penitencia Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,197 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,709 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMarylinn DR
CrossesPenitencia Creek
LocationNear Abbott Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.43433, -121.91342
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,197 (2011)
Projected traffic5,709 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marylinn DR over Penitencia Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marylinn DR 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 Marylinn DR over Penitencia Creek carry?

About 4,197 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Marylinn DR over Penitencia Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Marylinn DR over Penitencia Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.