NB State Route 87 over US Highway 101
FairSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-087-9.18-SJS · Structure no. 37 0403R
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 944 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NB State Route 87 over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NB State Route 87 over US Highway 101 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 944 ft (287.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NB State Route 87 over US Highway 101 built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is NB State Route 87 over US Highway 101 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 NB State Route 87 over US Highway 101 carry?
About 40,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is NB State Route 87 over US Highway 101?
The structure is 944 ft (287.6 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns NB State Route 87 over US Highway 101?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.