FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CHARCOT AVE

Carrying CHARCOT AVE over COYOTE CREEK

0.2 MI E/O JUNCTION AVE, Santa Clara, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CHARCOT AVE

The CHARCOT AVE bridge in Santa Clara, California carries CHARCOT AVE over COYOTE CREEK. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 53.9 meters (177 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,170 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.3 metric tons.

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

How CHARCOT AVE compares

▲ 6.0
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 17%
Higher load rating than 83% of California bridges
1,041
Bridges in Santa Clara · 38 in Poor condition
CHARCOT AVE 37.3 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
37.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1971
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
53.9 m (177 ft)
Deck Width
16.3 m (53 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,170 vehicles/day
Structure Number
37C0727

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) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CHARCOT AVE 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 CHARCOT AVE 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 CHARCOT AVE?

CHARCOT AVE 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 CHARCOT AVE inspected?

CHARCOT AVE'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 1,170 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHARCOT AVE 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 CHARCOT AVE?

CHARCOT AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CHARCOT AVE?

CHARCOT AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is CHARCOT AVE and does age affect safety?

CHARCOT AVE was built in 1971, making it 55 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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