Buena Vista Avenue over U.S. Highway 101
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-R9.13 · Structure no. 37 0329
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 232 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,920
- 1998 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buena Vista Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buena Vista 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 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 1,920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,790 by 2046. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buena Vista Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buena Vista Avenue 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 Buena Vista Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 carry?
About 1,920 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Buena Vista Avenue over U.S. Highway 101?
The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Buena Vista Avenue over U.S. Highway 101?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.