US Bridges

Fair Oaks Ave NB over SR 237 Persian Moffett

Poor

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-237-R3.98-SUNV · Structure no. 37 0248

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
288 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fair Oaks Ave NB over SR 237 Persian Moffett is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fair Oaks Ave NB over SR 237 Persian Moffett in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,160 by 2041. The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFair Oaks Ave NB
CrossesSR 237 Persian Moffett
Location04-SCL-237-R3.98-SUNV
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.40722, -122.00975
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2000)
Projected traffic21,160 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fair Oaks Ave NB over SR 237 Persian Moffett built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fair Oaks Ave NB over SR 237 Persian Moffett in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Fair Oaks Ave NB over SR 237 Persian Moffett carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fair Oaks Ave NB over SR 237 Persian Moffett?

The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Fair Oaks Ave NB over SR 237 Persian Moffett?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.