FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STEVENS CR BLVD

Carrying STEVENS CR BLVD over CALABAZAS CREEK

AT VALLCO PKWY, Santa Clara, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STEVENS CR BLVD

The STEVENS CR BLVD bridge in Santa Clara, California carries STEVENS CR BLVD over CALABAZAS CREEK. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.2 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 27,600 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How STEVENS CR BLVD compares

▲ 1.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of California bridges
1,041
Bridges in Santa Clara · 38 in Poor condition
STEVENS CR BLVD 32.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
47.3 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
7.3
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1978
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.2 m (20 ft)
Deck Width
40.8 m (134 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
27,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
37C0012

How to read this record

STEVENS CR BLVD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare STEVENS CR BLVD against other structures in Santa Clara and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for STEVENS CR BLVD?

STEVENS CR BLVD in Santa Clara, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STEVENS CR BLVD inspected?

STEVENS CR BLVD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 27,600 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STEVENS CR BLVD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for STEVENS CR BLVD?

STEVENS CR BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STEVENS CR BLVD?

STEVENS CR BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is STEVENS CR BLVD and does age affect safety?

STEVENS CR BLVD was built in 1978, making it 48 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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