Race Street over Interstate 280
FairSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-280-R3.76-SJS · Structure no. 37 0260
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 232 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2002 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Race Street over Interstate 280 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Race Street over Interstate 280 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,116 by 2047. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Race Street over Interstate 280 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Race Street over Interstate 280 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 Race Street over Interstate 280 carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Race Street over Interstate 280?
The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Race Street over Interstate 280?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.