S280-S87 Connector over Minor Avenue
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-280-R2.63-SJS · Structure no. 37 0321F
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,600
- 1999 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S280-S87 Connector over Minor Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S280-S87 Connector over Minor Avenue 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 19,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,633 by 2045. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S280-S87 Connector over Minor Avenue built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is S280-S87 Connector over Minor Avenue 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 S280-S87 Connector over Minor Avenue carry?
About 19,600 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S280-S87 Connector over Minor Avenue?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns S280-S87 Connector over Minor Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.