US Bridges

237-880 Hov Lanes over WB 237 SB 880 & Ramps

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-237-R9.12L-MPS · Structure no. 37 0626E

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,672 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

237-880 Hov Lanes over WB 237 SB 880 & Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 237-880 Hov Lanes over WB 237 SB 880 & Ramps 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 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,408 by 2042. The structure is 1,672 ft (509.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries237-880 Hov Lanes
CrossesWB 237 SB 880 & Ramps
Location04-SCL-237-R9.12L-MPS
RouteState Highway 237
Coordinates37.42447, -121.91972
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,672 ft (509.6 m)
Longest span236 ft (72 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2005)
Projected traffic10,408 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 237-880 Hov Lanes over WB 237 SB 880 & Ramps built?

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

What condition is 237-880 Hov Lanes over WB 237 SB 880 & Ramps 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 237-880 Hov Lanes over WB 237 SB 880 & Ramps carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 237-880 Hov Lanes over WB 237 SB 880 & Ramps?

The structure is 1,672 ft (509.6 m) long with a longest span of 236 ft (72 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns 237-880 Hov Lanes over WB 237 SB 880 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.