Interstate 880 over Penitencia Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-880-10.38-MPS · Structure no. 37 0582
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 119 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 194,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 880 over Penitencia Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 880 over Penitencia Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 194,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 247,901 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 229 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 880 over Penitencia Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 880 over Penitencia Creek 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 2021.
How much traffic does Interstate 880 over Penitencia Creek carry?
About 194,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 880 over Penitencia Creek?
The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 229 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 880 over Penitencia Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.