US Bridges

Curtner Ave- SB 87 over Pedestrian Walkway

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-087-2.71-SJS · Structure no. 37 0433K

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
1999 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curtner Ave- SB 87 over Pedestrian Walkway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Curtner Ave- SB 87 over Pedestrian Walkway in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,868 by 2045. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCurtner Ave- SB 87
CrossesPedestrian Walkway
Location04-SCL-087-2.71-SJS
RouteState Highway 87
Coordinates37.29254, -121.87254
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (1999)
Projected traffic10,868 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Curtner Ave- SB 87 over Pedestrian Walkway built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Curtner Ave- SB 87 over Pedestrian Walkway 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 Curtner Ave- SB 87 over Pedestrian Walkway carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Curtner Ave- SB 87 over Pedestrian Walkway?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Curtner Ave- SB 87 over Pedestrian Walkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.