US Bridges

Santa Cruz Ave over Santa Cruz Av NB Off-Rmp

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-017-6.16-LGTS · Structure no. 37 0124L

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
540 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
39,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Cruz Ave over Santa Cruz Av NB Off-Rmp is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Santa Cruz Ave over Santa Cruz Av NB Off-Rmp in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 39,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52,233 by 2044. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Cruz Ave
CrossesSanta Cruz Av NB Off-Rmp
Location04-SCL-017-6.16-LGTS
RouteState Highway 17
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.21846, -121.98722
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length540 ft (164.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,400 (2017)
Projected traffic52,233 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Santa Cruz Ave over Santa Cruz Av NB Off-Rmp built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Cruz Ave over Santa Cruz Av NB Off-Rmp 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Santa Cruz Ave over Santa Cruz Av NB Off-Rmp carry?

About 39,400 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Santa Cruz Ave over Santa Cruz Av NB Off-Rmp?

The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Cruz Ave over Santa Cruz Av NB Off-Rmp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.