Mathilda Avenue over U.S. Highway 101
FairSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-45.68-SUNV · Structure no. 37 0177
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 242 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50,320
- 2001 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mathilda Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mathilda 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 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 50,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,775 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Mathilda Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mathilda 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 Mathilda Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 carry?
About 50,320 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mathilda Avenue over U.S. Highway 101?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns Mathilda Avenue over U.S. Highway 101?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.