Saratoga Avenue over Interstate 280
FairSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-280-5.95-SJS · Structure no. 37 0190
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 270 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49,000
- 1998 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Saratoga Avenue over Interstate 280 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Saratoga Avenue over Interstate 280 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 61 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 49,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,175 by 2046. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 Saratoga Avenue over Interstate 280 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Saratoga Avenue over Interstate 280 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Saratoga Avenue over Interstate 280 carry?
About 49,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Saratoga Avenue over Interstate 280?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.
Who owns Saratoga Avenue over Interstate 280?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.