US Bridges

Taylor Street over State Route 87

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-087-6.86-SJS · Structure no. 37 0583

Built
2003
22 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,473 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
19,300
1999 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Street over State Route 87 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Taylor Street over State Route 87 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2003 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 22 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 5 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 19,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,045 by 2042. The structure is 3,473 ft (1,058.6 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTaylor Street
CrossesState Route 87
Location04-SCL-087-6.86-SJS
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.34561, -121.90599
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans27 (+24 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,473 ft (1,058.6 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.3 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck38 ft (11.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,300 (1999)
Projected traffic25,045 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor Street over State Route 87 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Taylor Street over State Route 87 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Taylor Street over State Route 87 carry?

About 19,300 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Street over State Route 87?

The structure is 3,473 ft (1,058.6 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.3 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Street over State Route 87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.