FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOCHINVAR AVE

Carrying LOCHINVAR AVE over CALABAZAS CREEK

WEST OF LAWRENCE EXPY, Santa Clara, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LOCHINVAR AVE

The LOCHINVAR AVE bridge in Santa Clara, California carries LOCHINVAR AVE over CALABAZAS CREEK. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1994, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 14.2 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,000 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 culvert at 4/9. 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 24.3 metric tons.

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

How LOCHINVAR AVE compares

▼ 7.0
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of California bridges
1,041
Bridges in Santa Clara · 38 in Poor condition
LOCHINVAR AVE 24.3 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
63.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
22.5
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Last Reconstructed
1994
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
14.2 m (47 ft)
Deck Width
16.2 m (53 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
37C0837

How to read this record

LOCHINVAR AVE 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 LOCHINVAR 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 LOCHINVAR AVE?

LOCHINVAR AVE in Santa Clara, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LOCHINVAR AVE inspected?

LOCHINVAR 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 2,000 vehicles per day.

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

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

LOCHINVAR AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LOCHINVAR AVE?

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

How old is LOCHINVAR AVE and does age affect safety?

LOCHINVAR AVE was built in 1968, making it 58 years old and last reconstructed in 1994.

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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