US Bridges

SB I-280 Off Ramp over Lincoln Avenue

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-280-R3.50-SJS · Structure no. 37 0262S

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-280 Off Ramp over Lincoln Avenue is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SB I-280 Off Ramp over Lincoln Avenue 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,048 by 2047. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSB I-280 Off Ramp
CrossesLincoln Avenue
Location04-SCL-280-R3.50-SJS
RouteInterstate 280
Coordinates37.31647, -121.90692
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.
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 rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2002)
Projected traffic35,048 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 I-280 Off Ramp over Lincoln Avenue built?

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

What condition is SB I-280 Off Ramp over Lincoln Avenue 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 SB I-280 Off Ramp over Lincoln Avenue carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SB I-280 Off Ramp over Lincoln Avenue?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-280 Off Ramp over Lincoln Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.