US Bridges

S880-W237 Connctor over WB 237 W237-MCCARTHY Off

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-880-8.45-MPS · Structure no. 37 0570F

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
459 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S880-W237 Connctor over WB 237 W237-MCCARTHY Off is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S880-W237 Connctor over WB 237 W237-MCCARTHY Off in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,440 by 2042. The structure is 459 ft (140 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS880-W237 Connctor
CrossesWB 237 W237-MCCARTHY Off
Location04-SCL-880-8.45-MPS
RouteInterstate 880
Coordinates37.4246, -121.91984
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length459 ft (140 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,000 (2019)
Projected traffic53,440 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 S880-W237 Connctor over WB 237 W237-MCCARTHY Off built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is S880-W237 Connctor over WB 237 W237-MCCARTHY Off 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S880-W237 Connctor over WB 237 W237-MCCARTHY Off carry?

About 43,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S880-W237 Connctor over WB 237 W237-MCCARTHY Off?

The structure is 459 ft (140 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns S880-W237 Connctor over WB 237 W237-MCCARTHY Off?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.