US Bridges

Interstate 280 over Private Road

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-280-R3.34-SJS · Structure no. 37 0264

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
196,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 280 over Private Road is a concrete slab carrying Interstate 280 over Private 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 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 196,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 293,668 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 182 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInterstate 280
CrossesPrivate Road
Location04-SCL-280-R3.34-SJS
RouteInterstate 280
Coordinates37.31768, -121.90424
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width182 ft (55.5 m)
Roadway width179 ft (54.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196,000 (2009)
Projected traffic293,668 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Interstate 280 over Private Road built?

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

What condition is Interstate 280 over Private Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 280 over Private Road carry?

About 196,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 280 over Private Road?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 182 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 280 over Private Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.