US Bridges

E&W237-S880 Ramp over S880-TASMAN DR Off Ramp

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-237-9.50-MPS · Structure no. 37 0627H

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
615 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,400
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E&W237-S880 Ramp over S880-TASMAN DR Off Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E&W237-S880 Ramp over S880-TASMAN DR Off Ramp in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,814 by 2042. The structure is 615 ft (187.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE&W237-S880 Ramp
CrossesS880-TASMAN DR Off Ramp
Location04-SCL-237-9.50-MPS
RouteState Highway 237
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.42185, -121.91576
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length615 ft (187.6 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2004)
Projected traffic20,814 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

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 E&W237-S880 Ramp over S880-TASMAN DR Off Ramp built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is E&W237-S880 Ramp over S880-TASMAN DR Off Ramp 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 E&W237-S880 Ramp over S880-TASMAN DR Off Ramp carry?

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E&W237-S880 Ramp over S880-TASMAN DR Off Ramp?

The structure is 615 ft (187.6 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns E&W237-S880 Ramp over S880-TASMAN DR Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.