US Bridges

Tennant Avenue EB over U.S. Highway 101

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-R15.05 · Structure no. 37 0333R

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
269 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tennant Avenue EB over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tennant Avenue EB over U.S. Highway 101 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,244 by 2044. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTennant Avenue EB
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-SCL-101-R15.05
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.119, -121.62662
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span144 ft (44 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2012)
Projected traffic6,244 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tennant Avenue EB over U.S. Highway 101 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tennant Avenue EB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Tennant Avenue EB over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tennant Avenue EB over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (44 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Tennant Avenue EB over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.