US Bridges

SB State Route 87 over Willow ST & Guadalupe Ri

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-087-4.55-SJS · Structure no. 37 0422L

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
427 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
65,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB State Route 87 over Willow ST & Guadalupe Ri is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SB State Route 87 over Willow ST & Guadalupe Ri in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 65,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,751 by 2045. The structure is 427 ft (130 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSB State Route 87
CrossesWillow ST & Guadalupe Ri
Location04-SCL-087-4.55-SJS
RouteState Highway 87
Coordinates37.31518, -121.88804
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length427 ft (130 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,000 (2009)
Projected traffic93,751 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SB State Route 87 over Willow ST & Guadalupe Ri built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SB State Route 87 over Willow ST & Guadalupe Ri 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 SB State Route 87 over Willow ST & Guadalupe Ri carry?

About 65,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SB State Route 87 over Willow ST & Guadalupe Ri?

The structure is 427 ft (130 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SB State Route 87 over Willow ST & Guadalupe Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.