US Bridges

SB State Route 87 over N87-N280 Conn & Auzerais

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-087-5.22-SJS · Structure no. 37 0273L

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
773 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB State Route 87 over N87-N280 Conn & Auzerais is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SB State Route 87 over N87-N280 Conn & Auzerais in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 5 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 49,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47,617 by 2046. The structure is 773 ft (235.6 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesSB State Route 87
CrossesN87-N280 Conn & Auzerais
Location04-SCL-087-5.22-SJS
RouteState Highway 87
Coordinates37.32461, -121.89283
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length773 ft (235.6 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,500 (2009)
Projected traffic47,617 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 State Route 87 over N87-N280 Conn & Auzerais built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SB State Route 87 over N87-N280 Conn & Auzerais 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SB State Route 87 over N87-N280 Conn & Auzerais carry?

About 49,500 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is SB State Route 87 over N87-N280 Conn & Auzerais?

The structure is 773 ft (235.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SB State Route 87 over N87-N280 Conn & Auzerais?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.