6th Street over U.S. Highway 101
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-R6.58-GIL · Structure no. 37 0326
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 290 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,800
- 1998 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
6th Street over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 6th Street 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 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,396 by 2046. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 6th Street over U.S. Highway 101 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is 6th Street 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does 6th Street over U.S. Highway 101 carry?
About 10,800 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 6th Street over U.S. Highway 101?
The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns 6th Street over U.S. Highway 101?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.