US Bridges

State Route 82 over Interstate 880

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-082-9.90-SJS · Structure no. 37 0128

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 82 over Interstate 880 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 82 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 82
CrossesInterstate 880
Location04-SCL-082-9.90-SJS
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates37.34264, -121.92634
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2017)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 State Route 82 over Interstate 880 built?

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

What condition is State Route 82 over Interstate 880 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 82 over Interstate 880 carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 82 over Interstate 880?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 82 over Interstate 880?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.