US Bridges

State Route 237 WB over UP RR Yd Access RD Bartd

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-237-10.20-MPS · Structure no. 37 0380L

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
389 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
36,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 237 WB over UP RR Yd Access RD Bartd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 237 WB over UP RR Yd Access RD Bartd in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 36,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,871 by 2042. The structure is 389 ft (118.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 237 WB
CrossesUP RR Yd Access RD Bartd
Location04-SCL-237-10.20-MPS
RouteState Highway 237
Coordinates37.43187, -121.90408
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length389 ft (118.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,500 (2009)
Projected traffic93,871 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 State Route 237 WB over UP RR Yd Access RD Bartd built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 237 WB over UP RR Yd Access RD Bartd 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 237 WB over UP RR Yd Access RD Bartd carry?

About 36,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 237 WB over UP RR Yd Access RD Bartd?

The structure is 389 ft (118.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 237 WB over UP RR Yd Access RD Bartd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.