US Bridges

SB State Route 87 over US Highway 101 & Conns

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-087-9.08-SJS · Structure no. 37 0403L

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,709 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
40,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB State Route 87 over US Highway 101 & Conns is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SB State Route 87 over US Highway 101 & Conns in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 40,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,681 by 2046. The structure is 1,709 ft (521 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSB State Route 87
CrossesUS Highway 101 & Conns
Location04-SCL-087-9.08-SJS
RouteState Highway 87
Coordinates37.37149, -121.92726
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,709 ft (521 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,500 (2009)
Projected traffic30,681 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SB State Route 87 over US Highway 101 & Conns built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB State Route 87 over US Highway 101 & Conns 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 SB State Route 87 over US Highway 101 & Conns carry?

About 40,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SB State Route 87 over US Highway 101 & Conns?

The structure is 1,709 ft (521 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SB State Route 87 over US Highway 101 & Conns?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.