THOMAS/LUCHESSA RD
Carrying THOMAS/LUCHESSA RD over CARNADERO CREEK (UVAS)
0.6 MI W MONTEREY RD, Santa Clara, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: THOMAS/LUCHESSA RD
The THOMAS/LUCHESSA RD bridge in Santa Clara, California carries THOMAS/LUCHESSA RD over CARNADERO CREEK (UVAS). It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 80.9 meters (265 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,920 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 29.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How THOMAS/LUCHESSA RD compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1989
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 80.9 m (265 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.1 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,920 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 37C0580
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • 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 THOMAS/LUCHESSA 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 THOMAS/LUCHESSA 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 THOMAS/LUCHESSA RD?
THOMAS/LUCHESSA 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 THOMAS/LUCHESSA RD inspected?
THOMAS/LUCHESSA 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 6,920 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. THOMAS/LUCHESSA 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 THOMAS/LUCHESSA RD?
THOMAS/LUCHESSA RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining THOMAS/LUCHESSA RD?
THOMAS/LUCHESSA RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is THOMAS/LUCHESSA RD and does age affect safety?
THOMAS/LUCHESSA RD was built in 1989, making it 37 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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