US Bridges

Bailey Avenue over US Highway 101

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-R23.10-SJS · Structure no. 37 0546

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,213
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey Avenue over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bailey Avenue over US Highway 101 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6,213 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,512 by 2042. The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBailey Avenue
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location04-SCL-101-R23.10-SJS
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.20957, -121.72346
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 length310 ft (94.6 m)
Longest span181 ft (55.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,213 (2000)
Projected traffic10,512 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 Bailey Avenue over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey Avenue over US Highway 101 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bailey Avenue over US Highway 101 carry?

About 6,213 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bailey Avenue over US Highway 101?

The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey Avenue over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.