SB State Route 87 over Alma Avenue
FairSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-087-4.07-SJS · Structure no. 37 0368L
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SB State Route 87 over Alma Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SB State Route 87 over Alma Avenue in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 35 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 65,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,751 by 2045. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SB State Route 87 over Alma Avenue built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is SB State Route 87 over Alma Avenue 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SB State Route 87 over Alma Avenue carry?
About 65,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SB State Route 87 over Alma Avenue?
The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns SB State Route 87 over Alma Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.