US Bridges

Embarcadero-Sb 101 over SB Highway 101 Ramp

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-52.11-PA · Structure no. 37 0155K

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Embarcadero-Sb 101 over SB Highway 101 Ramp is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Embarcadero-Sb 101 over SB Highway 101 Ramp in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,244 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEmbarcadero-Sb 101
CrossesSB Highway 101 Ramp
Location04-SCL-101-52.11-PA
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.44767, -122.12257
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2004)
Projected traffic6,244 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Embarcadero-Sb 101 over SB Highway 101 Ramp built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Embarcadero-Sb 101 over SB Highway 101 Ramp 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 Embarcadero-Sb 101 over SB Highway 101 Ramp carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Embarcadero-Sb 101 over SB Highway 101 Ramp?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Embarcadero-Sb 101 over SB Highway 101 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.