FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STEVENS CANYON RD

Carrying STEVENS CANYON RD over STEVENS CR (STEVENS CYN)

0.9 MI S/O MONTEBELLO RD, Santa Clara, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STEVENS CANYON RD

The STEVENS CANYON RD bridge in Santa Clara, California carries STEVENS CANYON RD over STEVENS CR (STEVENS CYN). It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 23.7 meters (78 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,330 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.2 metric tons.

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

How STEVENS CANYON RD compares

▼ 2.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 35%
Lower load rating than 65% of California bridges
1,041
Bridges in Santa Clara · 38 in Poor condition
STEVENS CANYON RD 29.2 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.1
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
29.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
23.7 m (78 ft)
Deck Width
13.4 m (44 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,330 vehicles/day
Structure Number
37C0043

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STEVENS CANYON RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare STEVENS CANYON RD 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 CANYON RD?

STEVENS CANYON RD in Santa Clara, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STEVENS CANYON RD inspected?

STEVENS CANYON RD'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 1,330 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for STEVENS CANYON RD?

STEVENS CANYON RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STEVENS CANYON RD?

STEVENS CANYON RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is STEVENS CANYON RD and does age affect safety?

STEVENS CANYON RD was built in 1964, making it 62 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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