US Bridges

SB I280 On-Ramp over Page Mill Road

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-280-18.38 · Structure no. 37 0252K

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I280 On-Ramp over Page Mill Road is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SB I280 On-Ramp over Page Mill Road in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,128 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSB I280 On-Ramp
CrossesPage Mill Road
Location04-SCL-280-18.38
RouteInterstate 280
Coordinates37.38933, -122.16324
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 2024
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (1998)
Projected traffic13,128 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 SB I280 On-Ramp over Page Mill Road built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB I280 On-Ramp over Page Mill 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 2024.

How much traffic does SB I280 On-Ramp over Page Mill Road carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SB I280 On-Ramp over Page Mill Road?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SB I280 On-Ramp over Page Mill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.