East Main Avenue over U.S. Highway 101
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-R16.78-MGH · Structure no. 37 0335
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 232 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,330
- 1998 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Main Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Main 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 6,330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,086 by 2046. The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 East Main Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Main 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does East Main Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 carry?
About 6,330 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is East Main Avenue over U.S. Highway 101?
The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns East Main Avenue over U.S. Highway 101?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.