US Bridges

Heritage Way over Uvas Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · .1 MI Sw/O Watsonville RD · Structure no. 37C0824

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heritage Way over Uvas Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heritage Way over Uvas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesHeritage Way
CrossesUvas Creek
Location.1 MI Sw/O Watsonville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.05371, -121.66205
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2008)
Projected traffic306 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
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 Heritage Way over Uvas Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heritage Way over Uvas 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Heritage Way over Uvas Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Heritage Way over Uvas Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Heritage Way over Uvas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.