US Bridges

EB Slvr Crk Vly RD over US Highway 101

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-R28.11-SJS · Structure no. 37 0348

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
350 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB Slvr Crk Vly RD over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying EB Slvr Crk Vly RD over US Highway 101 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 6 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,152 by 2042. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEB Slvr Crk Vly RD
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location04-SCL-101-R28.11-SJS
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.25709, -121.79673
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.7 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2009)
Projected traffic51,152 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 EB Slvr Crk Vly RD over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is EB Slvr Crk Vly RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does EB Slvr Crk Vly RD over US Highway 101 carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is EB Slvr Crk Vly RD over US Highway 101?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns EB Slvr Crk Vly RD over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.