S680-N280 over U.S. Highway 101
FairSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-680-M0.01-SJS · Structure no. 37 0285L
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 272 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S680-N280 over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S680-N280 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 80,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 182,989 by 2045. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 69 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 S680-N280 over U.S. Highway 101 built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is S680-N280 over U.S. Highway 101 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does S680-N280 over U.S. Highway 101 carry?
About 80,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S680-N280 over U.S. Highway 101?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns S680-N280 over U.S. Highway 101?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.