US Bridges

State Route 237 over U.S. Highway 101

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-237-2.45-SUNV · Structure no. 37 0178

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
323 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 237 over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 237 over U.S. Highway 101 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 66 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 68,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,608 by 2045. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 237
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-SCL-237-2.45-SUNV
RouteState Highway 237
Coordinates37.40047, -122.03581
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,000 (2009)
Projected traffic101,608 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 State Route 237 over U.S. Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is State Route 237 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 237 over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 68,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 237 over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 237 over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.