US Bridges

Branham Lane over State Route 87 & Vta Lrt

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-087-0.90-SJS · Structure no. 37 0441

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,590
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Branham Lane over State Route 87 & Vta Lrt is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Branham Lane over State Route 87 & Vta Lrt 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 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 27,590 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,461 by 2041. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBranham Lane
CrossesState Route 87 & Vta Lrt
Location04-SCL-087-0.90-SJS
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.26583, -121.8595
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.5 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.6 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,590 (1998)
Projected traffic36,461 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Branham Lane over State Route 87 & Vta Lrt built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Branham Lane over State Route 87 & 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 Branham Lane over State Route 87 & Vta Lrt carry?

About 27,590 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Branham Lane over State Route 87 & Vta Lrt?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.5 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Branham Lane over State Route 87 & Vta Lrt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.