US Bridges

Old Mtnview-Alviso over Calabazas Creek Trail

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · S of Route 237 Pm 5.28 · Structure no. 37C0839

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,698
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mtnview-Alviso over Calabazas Creek Trail is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Mtnview-Alviso over Calabazas Creek Trail in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 4,698 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,222 by 2046. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld Mtnview-Alviso
CrossesCalabazas Creek Trail
LocationS of Route 237 Pm 5.28
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.41067, -121.98692
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,698 (2018)
Projected traffic11,222 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Old Mtnview-Alviso over Calabazas Creek Trail built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Mtnview-Alviso over Calabazas Creek Trail 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Mtnview-Alviso over Calabazas Creek Trail carry?

About 4,698 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Mtnview-Alviso over Calabazas Creek Trail?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mtnview-Alviso over Calabazas Creek Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.