Interstate 280 over Calabazas Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-280-7.93-CPO · Structure no. 37 0405
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 138,500
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 280 over Calabazas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 280 over Calabazas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 138,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 162,471 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 177 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 280 over Calabazas Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 280 over Calabazas Creek 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does Interstate 280 over Calabazas Creek carry?
About 138,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 280 over Calabazas Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 177 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 280 over Calabazas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.