US Bridges

Hillview DR over Tularcitos Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · Near I-680 · Structure no. 37C0773

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,246
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillview DR over Tularcitos Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hillview 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 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 3,246 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,868 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).

CarriesHillview DR
CrossesTularcitos Creek
LocationNear I-680
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.44472, -121.8924
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 traffic3,246 (2011)
Projected traffic3,868 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 Hillview DR over Tularcitos Creek built?

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

What condition is Hillview DR over Tularcitos 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 Hillview DR over Tularcitos Creek carry?

About 3,246 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hillview 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 Hillview DR over Tularcitos Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.