Lochinvar Ave over Calabazas Creek
PoorSanta Clara County, California · West of Lawrence Expy · Structure no. 37C0837
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 47 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,443
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lochinvar Ave over Calabazas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lochinvar Ave over Calabazas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 57 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,443 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,163 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Lochinvar Ave over Calabazas Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Lochinvar Ave over Calabazas Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Lochinvar Ave over Calabazas Creek carry?
About 2,443 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lochinvar Ave over Calabazas Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Lochinvar Ave over Calabazas Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.