US Bridges

Winchester Blvd over Interstate 280

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-280-R4.57-SJS · Structure no. 37 0195

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,200
1999 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winchester Blvd over Interstate 280 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Winchester Blvd over Interstate 280 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1964, 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 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 36,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,620 by 2042. The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWinchester Blvd
CrossesInterstate 280
Location04-SCL-280-R4.57-SJS
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.31656, -121.94994
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.2 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,200 (1999)
Projected traffic58,620 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Winchester Blvd over Interstate 280 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winchester Blvd 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 Winchester Blvd over Interstate 280 carry?

About 36,200 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Winchester Blvd over Interstate 280?

The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Winchester Blvd over Interstate 280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.