US Bridges

Jackson Ave over Silver Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · Near I-680 · Structure no. 37C0797

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
49,500
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Ave over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Jackson Ave over Silver Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 49,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,187 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJackson Ave
CrossesSilver Creek
LocationNear I-680
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.35135, -121.83656
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,500 (2006)
Projected traffic67,187 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Jackson Ave over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Ave 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 2021.

How much traffic does Jackson Ave over Silver Creek carry?

About 49,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Ave over Silver Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Ave over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.