US Bridges

Stevens Canyon RD over Stevens Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 1.9 MI Nw/O Redwood Gu RD · Structure no. 37C0822

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevens Canyon RD over Stevens Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Stevens Canyon RD over Stevens Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 19 ft wide.

CarriesStevens Canyon RD
CrossesStevens Creek
Location1.9 MI Nw/O Redwood Gu RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.28333, -122.12194
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2014)
Projected traffic1 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Stevens Canyon RD over Stevens Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stevens Canyon RD over Stevens 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Stevens Canyon RD over Stevens Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stevens Canyon RD over Stevens Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Stevens Canyon RD over Stevens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.