Bowers Avenue over U.S. Highway 101
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-42.73-SCL · Structure no. 37 0390
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 258 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 57,677
- 1998 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowers Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bowers Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 57,677 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,348 by 2043. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 128 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 Bowers Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bowers Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Bowers Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 carry?
About 57,677 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bowers Avenue over U.S. Highway 101?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.
Who owns Bowers Avenue over U.S. Highway 101?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.