BLOSSOM HILL RD
Carrying BLOSSOM HILL RD over CANOAS CREEK
2.0 MI E ALMADEN EXP, Santa Clara, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BLOSSOM HILL RD
The BLOSSOM HILL RD bridge in Santa Clara, California carries BLOSSOM HILL RD over CANOAS CREEK. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1981, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 16.2 meters (53 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20,400 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 a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BLOSSOM HILL RD compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1962
- Last Reconstructed
- 1981
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 16.2 m (53 ft)
- Deck Width
- 37.2 m (122 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20,400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 37C0106
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • 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 BLOSSOM HILL 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 BLOSSOM HILL 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 BLOSSOM HILL RD?
BLOSSOM HILL RD in Santa Clara, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BLOSSOM HILL RD inspected?
BLOSSOM HILL 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 20,400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BLOSSOM HILL RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BLOSSOM HILL RD?
BLOSSOM HILL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BLOSSOM HILL RD?
BLOSSOM HILL RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is BLOSSOM HILL RD and does age affect safety?
BLOSSOM HILL RD was built in 1962, making it 64 years old and last reconstructed in 1981.
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.
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