US Bridges

Leland Avenue over Interstate 280

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-280-L4.66-SJS · Structure no. 37 0255

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leland Avenue over Interstate 280 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Leland Avenue over Interstate 280 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,168 by 2047. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 66 ft wide.

CarriesLeland Avenue
CrossesInterstate 280
Location04-SCL-280-L4.66-SJS
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.31654, -121.92667
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (1998)
Projected traffic27,168 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Leland Avenue over Interstate 280 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leland 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Leland Avenue over Interstate 280 carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Leland Avenue over Interstate 280?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Leland Avenue over Interstate 280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.