WRIGHTS STATION RD
Carrying WRIGHTS STATION RD over LOS GATOS CREEK
1.5 MI N/O MORRILL RD, Santa Clara, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WRIGHTS STATION RD
The WRIGHTS STATION RD bridge in Santa Clara, California carries WRIGHTS STATION RD over LOS GATOS CREEK. It was built in 1917, making it 109 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1991, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 44.8 meters (147 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 110 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County 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 14.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WRIGHTS STATION 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
- 1917
- Last Reconstructed
- 1991
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 44.8 m (147 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.6 m (18 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 110 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 37C0584
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
WRIGHTS STATION 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 WRIGHTS STATION 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 WRIGHTS STATION RD?
WRIGHTS STATION 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 WRIGHTS STATION RD inspected?
WRIGHTS STATION 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 110 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WRIGHTS STATION 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 WRIGHTS STATION RD?
WRIGHTS STATION RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WRIGHTS STATION RD?
WRIGHTS STATION RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is WRIGHTS STATION RD and does age affect safety?
WRIGHTS STATION RD was built in 1917, making it 109 years old and last reconstructed in 1991.
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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