Murtha Drive over Silver Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · Sundown LN & Farringdon D · Structure no. 37C0796
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 1990 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Murtha Drive over Silver Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Murtha Drive over Silver Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,548 by 2045. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Murtha Drive over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Murtha Drive over Silver 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Murtha Drive over Silver Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Murtha Drive over Silver Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Murtha Drive over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.