US Bridges

SB US Highway 101 over Golf Cart Path

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-R21.55-SJS · Structure no. 37 0404L

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB US Highway 101 over Golf Cart Path is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SB US Highway 101 over Golf Cart Path in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 43 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,299 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB US Highway 101
CrossesGolf Cart Path
Location04-SCL-101-R21.55-SJS
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates37.19332, -121.69707
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,000 (2009)
Projected traffic87,299 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US Highway 101 over Golf Cart Path built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SB US Highway 101 over Golf Cart Path 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SB US Highway 101 over Golf Cart Path carry?

About 50,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SB US Highway 101 over Golf Cart Path?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SB US Highway 101 over Golf Cart Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.