US Bridges

Turturici Way over Misery Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · NE of San Felipe RD · Structure no. 37C0838

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turturici Way over Misery Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Turturici Way over Misery 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTurturici Way
CrossesMisery Creek
LocationNE of San Felipe RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.27583, -121.74563
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic306 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Turturici Way over Misery Creek built?

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

What condition is Turturici Way over Misery 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 Turturici Way over Misery Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Turturici Way over Misery Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Turturici Way over Misery Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.