US Bridges

San Antonio Street over U.S. Highway 101

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-R35.46-SJS · Structure no. 37 0222

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,610
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Antonio Street over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying San Antonio Street over U.S. Highway 101 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 10,610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,086 by 2043. The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSan Antonio Street
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-SCL-101-R35.46-SJS
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.34618, -121.85893
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length236 ft (72 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,610 (1998)
Projected traffic16,086 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 San Antonio Street over U.S. Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Antonio Street over U.S. Highway 101 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does San Antonio Street over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 10,610 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is San Antonio Street over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns San Antonio Street over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.