US Bridges

NB Interstate 280 over Robleda Road

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-280-16.01-LAH · Structure no. 37 0249R

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB Interstate 280 over Robleda Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NB Interstate 280 over Robleda Road in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 58,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,316 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNB Interstate 280
CrossesRobleda Road
Location04-SCL-280-16.01-LAH
RouteInterstate 280
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.36645, -122.13512
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,500 (2009)
Projected traffic78,316 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 NB Interstate 280 over Robleda Road built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB Interstate 280 over Robleda Road 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 2022.

How much traffic does NB Interstate 280 over Robleda Road carry?

About 58,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NB Interstate 280 over Robleda Road?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns NB Interstate 280 over Robleda Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.