Virginia Street over State Route 87
FairSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-087-4.86-SJS · Structure no. 37 0315
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 280 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 1998 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Virginia Street over State Route 87 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Virginia Street over State Route 87 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,453 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Virginia Street over State Route 87 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Virginia Street over State Route 87 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Virginia Street over State Route 87 carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Virginia Street over State Route 87?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Virginia Street over State Route 87?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.