US Bridges

SB280-NB101 Conn over U.S. Highway 101

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-280-R0.01-SJS · Structure no. 37 0285F

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,950
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB280-NB101 Conn over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SB280-NB101 Conn over U.S. Highway 101 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 9,950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,899 by 2045. The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB280-NB101 Conn
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-SCL-280-R0.01-SJS
RouteInterstate 280
Coordinates37.33953, -121.85123
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,950 (2002)
Projected traffic15,899 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 SB280-NB101 Conn over U.S. Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB280-NB101 Conn over U.S. Highway 101 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 SB280-NB101 Conn over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 9,950 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SB280-NB101 Conn over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SB280-NB101 Conn over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.