RTE 87 & Connector over West San Carlos Street
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-087-5.45-SJS · Structure no. 37 0274
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 99,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 87 & Connector over West San Carlos Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 87 & Connector over West San Carlos Street in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 99,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95,235 by 2046. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 233 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 RTE 87 & Connector over West San Carlos Street built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is RTE 87 & Connector over West San Carlos Street 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 87 & Connector over West San Carlos Street carry?
About 99,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is RTE 87 & Connector over West San Carlos Street?
The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.5 m) and a deck 233 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 87 & Connector over West San Carlos Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.