ALVAREZ COURT
Carrying ALVAREZ COURT over PENETENCIA CREEK
JWO S ABEL STREET, Santa Clara, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ALVAREZ COURT
The ALVAREZ COURT bridge in Santa Clara, California carries ALVAREZ COURT over PENETENCIA CREEK. It was built in 2006, making it 20 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 23.8 meters (78 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 890 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal 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 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ALVAREZ COURT 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
- 2006
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 23.8 m (78 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.5 m (54 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 890 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 37C0436
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ALVAREZ COURT 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 ALVAREZ COURT against other structures in Santa Clara and across California. California bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ALVAREZ COURT?
ALVAREZ COURT 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 ALVAREZ COURT inspected?
ALVAREZ COURT'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 890 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ALVAREZ COURT 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 ALVAREZ COURT?
ALVAREZ COURT has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ALVAREZ COURT?
ALVAREZ COURT is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is ALVAREZ COURT and does age affect safety?
ALVAREZ COURT was built in 2006, making it 20 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.
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