US Bridges

S101-E25 Connector over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-3.25 · Structure no. 37 0475F

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
545 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S101-E25 Connector over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying S101-E25 Connector over Drainage Ditch in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1989, 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 6 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,612 by 2042. The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesS101-E25 Connector
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location04-SCL-101-3.25
RouteState Highway 101
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.96125, -121.55164
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length545 ft (166.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (1998)
Projected traffic15,612 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 S101-E25 Connector over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is S101-E25 Connector over Drainage Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S101-E25 Connector over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is S101-E25 Connector over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S101-E25 Connector over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.