Metcalf Road over US Highway 101
FairSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-R25.31 · Structure no. 37 0339
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 236 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,610
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Metcalf Road over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Metcalf Road over US Highway 101 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 1,610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,873 by 2042. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Metcalf Road over US Highway 101 built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Metcalf Road over US 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 Metcalf Road over US Highway 101 carry?
About 1,610 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Metcalf Road over US Highway 101?
The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Metcalf Road over US Highway 101?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.