FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

AGNEW RD

Carrying AGNEW RD over SAN TOMAS AQUINO CREEK

N MISSION COLLEGE BLVD, Santa Clara, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: AGNEW RD

The AGNEW RD bridge in Santa Clara, California carries AGNEW RD over SAN TOMAS AQUINO CREEK. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 34.4 meters (113 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,269 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.0 metric tons.

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

How AGNEW RD compares

▲ 1.7
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 24%
Higher load rating than 76% of California bridges
1,041
Bridges in Santa Clara · 38 in Poor condition
AGNEW RD 33.0 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
13.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
33.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
34.4 m (113 ft)
Deck Width
17.1 m (56 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,269 vehicles/day
Structure Number
37C0500

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • 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

AGNEW RD 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 AGNEW 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 AGNEW RD?

AGNEW RD in Santa Clara, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is AGNEW RD inspected?

AGNEW 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 5,269 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. AGNEW RD 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 AGNEW RD?

AGNEW RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining AGNEW RD?

AGNEW RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is AGNEW RD and does age affect safety?

AGNEW RD was built in 1966, making it 60 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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