US Bridges

Moffett Boulevard over U.S. Highway 101

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-47.89-MVW · Structure no. 37 0105

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,000
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moffett Boulevard over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moffett Boulevard over U.S. Highway 101 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,833 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMoffett Boulevard
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-SCL-101-47.89-MVW
RouteCity Street 0C335
Coordinates37.40733, -122.06639
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (1998)
Projected traffic46,833 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Moffett Boulevard over U.S. Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moffett Boulevard over U.S. Highway 101 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Moffett Boulevard over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Moffett Boulevard over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Moffett Boulevard over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.