US Bridges

Park Ave over Interstate 880

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-880-1.73-SJS · Structure no. 37 0127

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Ave over Interstate 880 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Park Ave over Interstate 880 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,377 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPark Ave
CrossesInterstate 880
Location04-SCL-880-1.73-SJS
RouteCity Street 0C260
Coordinates37.33927, -121.93057
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2017)
Projected traffic21,377 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Park Ave over Interstate 880 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Ave over Interstate 880 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Park Ave over Interstate 880 carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Park Ave over Interstate 880?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Park Ave over Interstate 880?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.