Almaden Expressway over State Route 87
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-087-3.38-SJS · Structure no. 37 0419
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 250 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 1998 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Almaden Expressway over State Route 87 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Almaden Expressway over State Route 87 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,712 by 2041. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Almaden Expressway over State Route 87 built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Almaden Expressway over State Route 87 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 2023.
How much traffic does Almaden Expressway over State Route 87 carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Almaden Expressway over State Route 87?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns Almaden Expressway over State Route 87?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.