US Bridges

Tramway DR over Tularcitos Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Near I-680 · Structure no. 37C0772

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,014
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tramway DR over Tularcitos Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Tramway DR over Tularcitos Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,014 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,431 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTramway DR
CrossesTularcitos Creek
LocationNear I-680
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.44288, -121.89362
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 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 width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,014 (2011)
Projected traffic2,431 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Tramway DR over Tularcitos Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tramway DR over Tularcitos 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Tramway DR over Tularcitos Creek carry?

About 1,014 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tramway DR over Tularcitos Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Tramway DR over Tularcitos Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.