US Bridges

Mckee Road over U.S. Highway 101

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-R36.12-SJS · Structure no. 37 0123

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
277 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,831
1999 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckee Road over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mckee 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 31,831 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,896 by 2043. The structure is 277 ft (84.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMckee Road
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-SCL-101-R36.12-SJS
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.3538, -121.86637
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length277 ft (84.3 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,831 (1999)
Projected traffic42,896 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Mckee Road over U.S. Highway 101 built?

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

What condition is Mckee 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 Mckee Road over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 31,831 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 277 ft (84.3 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.