Church Avenue over U.S. Highway 101
FairSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-R11.15 · Structure no. 37 0324
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 230 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 1998 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Church Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Church Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,790 by 2046. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Church Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Church Avenue 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Church Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Church Avenue over U.S. Highway 101?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Church Avenue over U.S. Highway 101?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.