US Bridges

10th Street over U.S. Highway 101

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-38.09-SJS · Structure no. 37 0118

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
394 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th Street over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 10th Street 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 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,928 by 2043. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries10th Street
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-SCL-101-38.09-SJS
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.36314, -121.89767
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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (1998)
Projected traffic21,928 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 10th Street over U.S. Highway 101 built?

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

What condition is 10th Street 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 2025.

How much traffic does 10th Street over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 10th Street over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns 10th Street over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.