US Bridges

S680-S101 Connectr over I 280 I 680 US 101 Story

Poor

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-680-M0.01-SJS · Structure no. 37 0353F

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
6,537 ft
50 main spans
Daily traffic
36,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S680-S101 Connectr over I 280 I 680 US 101 Story is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S680-S101 Connectr over I 280 I 680 US 101 Story 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 114,431 by 2041. The structure is 6,537 ft (1,992.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS680-S101 Connectr
CrossesI 280 I 680 US 101 Story
Location04-SCL-680-M0.01-SJS
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates37.33736, -121.8511
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.3 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans50
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length6,537 ft (1,992.5 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,000 (2009)
Projected traffic114,431 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 S680-S101 Connectr over I 280 I 680 US 101 Story built?

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

What condition is S680-S101 Connectr over I 280 I 680 US 101 Story in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does S680-S101 Connectr over I 280 I 680 US 101 Story carry?

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S680-S101 Connectr over I 280 I 680 US 101 Story?

The structure is 6,537 ft (1,992.5 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S680-S101 Connectr over I 280 I 680 US 101 Story?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.