US Bridges

Story Road over U.S. Highway 101

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-34.55-SJS · Structure no. 37 0142

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
324 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,538
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Story Road over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Story Road over U.S. Highway 101 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 26,538 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,784 by 2043. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStory Road
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-SCL-101-34.55-SJS
RouteCity Street 0C020
Coordinates37.33549, -121.84872
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,538 (2000)
Projected traffic37,784 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Story Road over U.S. Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Story Road over U.S. Highway 101 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Story Road over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 26,538 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Story Road over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Story Road over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.