FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ABORN ROAD

Carrying ABORN ROAD over THOMPSON CREEK

NEAR WHITE ROAD, Santa Clara, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ABORN ROAD

The ABORN ROAD bridge in Santa Clara, California carries ABORN ROAD over THOMPSON CREEK. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 37,485 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 6/9. 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 32.4 metric tons.

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

How ABORN ROAD 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
ABORN ROAD 32.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
11.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1974
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
12.5 m (41 ft)
Deck Width
40.5 m (133 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
37,485 vehicles/day
Structure Number
37C0274

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ABORN ROAD 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 ABORN ROAD 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 ABORN ROAD?

ABORN ROAD in Santa Clara, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ABORN ROAD inspected?

ABORN ROAD'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 37,485 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ABORN ROAD 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 ABORN ROAD?

ABORN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ABORN ROAD?

ABORN ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is ABORN ROAD and does age affect safety?

ABORN ROAD was built in 1974, making it 52 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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