US Bridges

State Route 17 over Campbell Ave

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-017-11.80-CMB · Structure no. 37 0133

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
151,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 17 over Campbell Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 17 over Campbell Ave in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 66 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 151,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200,973 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 17
CrossesCampbell Ave
Location04-SCL-017-11.80-CMB
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates37.28706, -121.93661
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width141 ft (42.9 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151,200 (2017)
Projected traffic200,973 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 17 over Campbell Ave built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is State Route 17 over Campbell Ave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 17 over Campbell Ave carry?

About 151,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 17 over Campbell Ave?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 17 over Campbell Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.