US Bridges

Oakland Road over U.S. Highway 101

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-37.73-SJS · Structure no. 37 0114

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,072
1999 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakland Road over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oakland Road over U.S. Highway 101 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 5 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 27,072 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,461 by 2043. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOakland Road
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-SCL-101-37.73-SJS
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.36272, -121.8913
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,072 (1999)
Projected traffic36,461 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Oakland Road over U.S. Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakland Road over U.S. Highway 101 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Oakland Road over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 27,072 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oakland Road over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Oakland Road over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.