Middle Avenue over U.S. Highway 101
FairSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-R13.74 · Structure no. 37 0272
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 248 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 1998 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middle Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Middle Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,021 by 2046. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Middle Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Middle Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Middle Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Middle Avenue over U.S. Highway 101?
The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Middle Avenue over U.S. Highway 101?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.