US Bridges

SB US Highway 101 over UP AMTRAK & Private RD

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-R0.77 · Structure no. 37 0006L

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
672 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB US Highway 101 over UP AMTRAK & Private RD is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SB US Highway 101 over UP AMTRAK & Private RD in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,313 by 2046. The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSB US Highway 101
CrossesUP AMTRAK & Private RD
Location04-SCL-101-R0.77
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates36.92801, -121.54755
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length672 ft (204.8 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2009)
Projected traffic66,313 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SB US Highway 101 over UP AMTRAK & Private RD built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB US Highway 101 over UP AMTRAK & Private RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SB US Highway 101 over UP AMTRAK & Private RD carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SB US Highway 101 over UP AMTRAK & Private RD?

The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SB US Highway 101 over UP AMTRAK & Private RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.