US Bridges

N87-N101 Connector over U.S. Highway 101

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-087-9.20-SJS · Structure no. 37 0183G

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
519 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N87-N101 Connector over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N87-N101 Connector 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,279 by 2042. The structure is 519 ft (158.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN87-N101 Connector
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-SCL-087-9.20-SJS
RouteState Highway 87
Coordinates37.37339, -121.9275
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length519 ft (158.2 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (1998)
Projected traffic32,279 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 N87-N101 Connector over U.S. Highway 101 built?

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

What condition is N87-N101 Connector over U.S. Highway 101 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does N87-N101 Connector over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N87-N101 Connector over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 519 ft (158.2 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N87-N101 Connector over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.