US Bridges

Francemont Drive over Adobe Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · South of Moody Road · Structure no. 37C0835

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Francemont Drive over Adobe Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Francemont Drive over Adobe Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,224 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

CarriesFrancemont Drive
CrossesAdobe Creek
LocationSouth of Moody Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.35307, -122.14117
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: 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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2018)
Projected traffic1,224 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Francemont Drive over Adobe Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Francemont Drive over Adobe 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Francemont Drive over Adobe Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Francemont Drive over Adobe Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Francemont Drive over Adobe Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.