US Bridges

10th ST-NB280 Ramp over 7th Street Off-Ramp

Good

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

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
368 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th ST-NB280 Ramp over 7th Street Off-Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 10th ST-NB280 Ramp over 7th Street Off-Ramp 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,149 by 2047. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries10th ST-NB280 Ramp
Crosses7th Street Off-Ramp
Location04-SCL-280-R1.55-SJS
RouteInterstate 280
Coordinates37.32851, -121.875
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2002)
Projected traffic23,149 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
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 10th ST-NB280 Ramp over 7th Street Off-Ramp built?

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

What condition is 10th ST-NB280 Ramp over 7th Street Off-Ramp 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 10th ST-NB280 Ramp over 7th Street Off-Ramp carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 10th ST-NB280 Ramp over 7th Street Off-Ramp?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 10th ST-NB280 Ramp over 7th Street Off-Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.