US Bridges

Burnett Avenue over U.S. Highway 101

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-R18.70 · Structure no. 37 0342

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,020
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burnett Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Burnett Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,453 by 2046. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBurnett Avenue
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-SCL-101-R18.70
RouteCounty Highway 0C069
Coordinates37.16223, -121.66339
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,020 (1998)
Projected traffic5,453 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Burnett Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burnett 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 Burnett Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 3,020 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Burnett Avenue over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Burnett Avenue over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.