US Bridges

N. Shoreline Blvd over U.S. Highway 101

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-48.60-MVW · Structure no. 37 0153

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
374 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,903
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Shoreline Blvd over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N. Shoreline Blvd over U.S. Highway 101 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5 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 27,903 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,039 by 2042. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN. Shoreline Blvd
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-SCL-101-48.60-MVW
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.41136, -122.07789
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span188 ft (57.3 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.3 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,903 (1997)
Projected traffic43,039 by 2042
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 N. Shoreline Blvd over U.S. Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Shoreline Blvd over U.S. Highway 101 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does N. Shoreline Blvd over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 27,903 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. Shoreline Blvd over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.3 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns N. Shoreline Blvd over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.