SB US Highway 101 over Yerba Buena Road
FairSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-31.00-SJS · Structure no. 37 0409L
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 64,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SB US Highway 101 over Yerba Buena Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SB US Highway 101 over Yerba Buena Road in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 64,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,033 by 2045. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SB US Highway 101 over Yerba Buena Road built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is SB US Highway 101 over Yerba Buena Road 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 2023.
How much traffic does SB US Highway 101 over Yerba Buena Road carry?
About 64,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SB US Highway 101 over Yerba Buena Road?
The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns SB US Highway 101 over Yerba Buena Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.