US Bridges

Blaney Avenue over Interstate 280

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-280-8.96-CPO · Structure no. 37 0212

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
306 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,460
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blaney Avenue over Interstate 280 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blaney Avenue over Interstate 280 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 8,460 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,665 by 2042. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBlaney Avenue
CrossesInterstate 280
Location04-SCL-280-8.96-CPO
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.33382, -122.02362
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,460 (2000)
Projected traffic13,665 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Blaney Avenue over Interstate 280 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blaney Avenue over Interstate 280 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 Blaney Avenue over Interstate 280 carry?

About 8,460 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Blaney Avenue over Interstate 280?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Blaney Avenue over Interstate 280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.