US Bridges

State Route 17 over Camden Ave

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-017-10.50-CMB · Structure no. 37 0147

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
151,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 17 over Camden Ave is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 17 over Camden Ave in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 163 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 17
CrossesCamden Ave
Location04-SCL-017-10.50-CMB
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates37.27046, -121.94714
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width163 ft (49.7 m)
Roadway width151 ft (46 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151,200 (2017)
Projected traffic200,973 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 17 over Camden Ave built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 17 over Camden 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 Camden Ave carry?

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

How long is State Route 17 over Camden Ave?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 163 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 17 over Camden Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.