Fair Oaks Avenue over U.S. Highway 101
FairSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-44.83-SUNV · Structure no. 37 0168
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 232 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,765
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fair Oaks Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fair Oaks Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 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 19,765 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,608 by 2044. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fair Oaks Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fair Oaks Avenue 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 Fair Oaks Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 carry?
About 19,765 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Fair Oaks Avenue over U.S. Highway 101?
The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Fair Oaks Avenue over U.S. Highway 101?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.