Matadero RD over Matadero Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · Tippawingo & Josina Ave · Structure no. 37C0766
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Matadero RD over Matadero Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Matadero RD over Matadero Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 96 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,407 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Matadero RD over Matadero Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Matadero RD over Matadero Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Matadero RD over Matadero Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Matadero RD over Matadero Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Matadero RD over Matadero Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.