US Bridges

Stevens Creek Blvd over Interstate 880

Poor

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-880-0.41-SJS · Structure no. 37 0132

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevens Creek Blvd over Interstate 880 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stevens Creek Blvd over Interstate 880 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 71 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,097 by 2043. The structure is 310 ft (94.4 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStevens Creek Blvd
CrossesInterstate 880
Location04-SCL-880-0.41-SJS
RouteCity Street 0C028
Coordinates37.32317, -121.94121
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length310 ft (94.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2017)
Projected traffic48,097 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stevens Creek Blvd over Interstate 880 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Stevens Creek Blvd over Interstate 880 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Stevens Creek Blvd over Interstate 880 carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stevens Creek Blvd over Interstate 880?

The structure is 310 ft (94.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Stevens Creek Blvd over Interstate 880?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.