US Bridges

NB 101 Off-Ramp over U.S. Highway 101

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-48.97-MVW · Structure no. 37 0573S

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
406 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB 101 Off-Ramp over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NB 101 Off-Ramp over U.S. Highway 101 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,408 by 2042. The structure is 406 ft (123.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNB 101 Off-Ramp
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-SCL-101-48.97-MVW
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates37.41458, -122.08286
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length406 ft (123.6 m)
Longest span161 ft (49 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2001)
Projected traffic10,408 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 NB 101 Off-Ramp over U.S. Highway 101 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB 101 Off-Ramp over U.S. Highway 101 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 2024.

How much traffic does NB 101 Off-Ramp over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NB 101 Off-Ramp over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 406 ft (123.6 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns NB 101 Off-Ramp over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.