SYLVIA DR
Carrying SYLVIA DR over PENITENCIA CREEK
NEAR ABEL ST, Santa Clara, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SYLVIA DR
The SYLVIA DR bridge in Santa Clara, California carries SYLVIA DR over PENITENCIA CREEK. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1985, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 433 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 culvert 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 24.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SYLVIA DR compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1965
- Last Reconstructed
- 1985
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 8.8 m (29 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.2 m (53 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 433 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 37C0763
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SYLVIA DR 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 SYLVIA DR 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 SYLVIA DR?
SYLVIA DR in Santa Clara, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SYLVIA DR inspected?
SYLVIA DR'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 433 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SYLVIA DR 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 SYLVIA DR?
SYLVIA DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SYLVIA DR?
SYLVIA DR is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is SYLVIA DR and does age affect safety?
SYLVIA DR was built in 1965, making it 61 years old and last reconstructed in 1985.
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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