University Avenue over State Route 82
FairSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-082-25.88-PA · Structure no. 37 0092
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 146 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
University Avenue over State Route 82 is a concrete continuous slab carrying University Avenue over State Route 82 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,000 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was University Avenue over State Route 82 built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is University Avenue over State Route 82 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does University Avenue over State Route 82 carry?
About 38,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is University Avenue over State Route 82?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns University Avenue over State Route 82?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.