Railroad Avenue over Wrigley Ford Creek
PoorSanta Clara County, California · North of Weller Lane · Structure no. 37C0847
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Railroad Avenue over Wrigley Ford Creek is a concrete frame carrying Railroad Avenue over Wrigley Ford Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 105 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Railroad Avenue over Wrigley Ford Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Railroad Avenue over Wrigley Ford 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 Railroad Avenue over Wrigley Ford Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Railroad Avenue over Wrigley Ford Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Railroad Avenue over Wrigley Ford Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.