US Bridges

Santa Teresa-Nb 87 over Chynoweth Avenue

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-087-0.20-SJS · Structure no. 37 0414S

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Teresa-Nb 87 over Chynoweth Avenue is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Santa Teresa-Nb 87 over Chynoweth Avenue 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,357 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSanta Teresa-Nb 87
CrossesChynoweth Avenue
Location04-SCL-087-0.20-SJS
RouteState Highway 87
Coordinates37.25965, -121.85832
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 inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (1998)
Projected traffic16,357 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Santa Teresa-Nb 87 over Chynoweth Avenue built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Teresa-Nb 87 over Chynoweth Avenue 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Santa Teresa-Nb 87 over Chynoweth Avenue carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Santa Teresa-Nb 87 over Chynoweth Avenue?

The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Teresa-Nb 87 over Chynoweth Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.