US Bridges

N&s 87- S280 Conn over SR 87 Ramps Guadalupe

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-087-5.10-SJS · Structure no. 37 0396H

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,724 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N&s 87- S280 Conn over SR 87 Ramps Guadalupe is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N&s 87- S280 Conn over SR 87 Ramps Guadalupe in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,881 by 2042. The structure is 1,724 ft (525.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN&s 87- S280 Conn
CrossesSR 87 Ramps Guadalupe
Location04-SCL-087-5.10-SJS
RouteState Highway 87
Coordinates37.32317, -121.8924
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,724 ft (525.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck23 ft (7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2001)
Projected traffic21,881 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N&s 87- S280 Conn over SR 87 Ramps Guadalupe built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is N&s 87- S280 Conn over SR 87 Ramps Guadalupe 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does N&s 87- S280 Conn over SR 87 Ramps Guadalupe carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N&s 87- S280 Conn over SR 87 Ramps Guadalupe?

The structure is 1,724 ft (525.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns N&s 87- S280 Conn over SR 87 Ramps Guadalupe?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.