S87 - Santa Teresa over Chynoweth Ave & Vta Lrt
FairSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-087-0.21-SJS · Structure no. 37 0414K
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 465 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 1998 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S87 - Santa Teresa over Chynoweth Ave & Vta Lrt is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S87 - Santa Teresa over Chynoweth Ave & Vta Lrt in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,904 by 2041. The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long and 39 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 | 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 S87 - Santa Teresa over Chynoweth Ave & Vta Lrt built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is S87 - Santa Teresa over Chynoweth Ave & Vta Lrt 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does S87 - Santa Teresa over Chynoweth Ave & Vta Lrt carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S87 - Santa Teresa over Chynoweth Ave & Vta Lrt?
The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns S87 - Santa Teresa over Chynoweth Ave & Vta Lrt?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.