US Bridges

Stevens CR BL-S280 over S880-N&S280 Connector Rp

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-880-0.15-SJS · Structure no. 37 0191K

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevens CR BL-S280 over S880-N&S280 Connector Rp is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stevens CR BL-S280 over S880-N&S280 Connector Rp in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,721 by 2041. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesStevens CR BL-S280
CrossesS880-N&S280 Connector Rp
Location04-SCL-880-0.15-SJS
RouteInterstate 880
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.31927, -121.94063
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2019)
Projected traffic26,721 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Stevens CR BL-S280 over S880-N&S280 Connector Rp built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stevens CR BL-S280 over S880-N&S280 Connector Rp 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Stevens CR BL-S280 over S880-N&S280 Connector Rp carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stevens CR BL-S280 over S880-N&S280 Connector Rp?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Stevens CR BL-S280 over S880-N&S280 Connector Rp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.