US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Brokaw Road

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-39.44-SJS · Structure no. 37 0490

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
144,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Brokaw Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Brokaw Road in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 144,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 197,057 by 2045. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 145 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesBrokaw Road
Location04-SCL-101-39.44-SJS
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates37.3723, -121.91892
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.1 m)
Roadway width141 ft (43 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144,000 (2009)
Projected traffic197,057 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Highway 101 over Brokaw Road built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Brokaw Road 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Brokaw Road carry?

About 144,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Brokaw Road?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Brokaw Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.