US Bridges

NB Interstate 280 over 7th Street

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-280-R1.55-SJS · Structure no. 37 0280R

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB Interstate 280 over 7th Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NB Interstate 280 over 7th Street 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 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 111,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 153,208 by 2045. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNB Interstate 280
Crosses7th Street
Location04-SCL-280-R1.55-SJS
RouteInterstate 280
Coordinates37.32809, -121.87569
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111,700 (2019)
Projected traffic153,208 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NB Interstate 280 over 7th Street built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB Interstate 280 over 7th 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 2025.

How much traffic does NB Interstate 280 over 7th Street carry?

About 111,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NB Interstate 280 over 7th Street?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns NB Interstate 280 over 7th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.