NB State Route 87 over Almaden Road
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-087-3.58-SJS · Structure no. 37 0366R
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 237 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NB State Route 87 over Almaden Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NB State Route 87 over Almaden Road in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 65,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,511 by 2041. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 NB State Route 87 over Almaden Road built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is NB State Route 87 over Almaden Road 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does NB State Route 87 over Almaden Road carry?
About 65,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is NB State Route 87 over Almaden Road?
The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns NB State Route 87 over Almaden Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.