US Bridges

Coleman Avenue over Interstate 880

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-880-2.67-SJS · Structure no. 37 0655

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
351 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coleman Avenue over Interstate 880 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Coleman Avenue over Interstate 880 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,559 by 2042. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesColeman Avenue
CrossesInterstate 880
Location04-SCL-880-2.67-SJS
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.34909, -121.91878
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.3 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.6 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2017)
Projected traffic52,559 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Coleman Avenue over Interstate 880 built?

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

What condition is Coleman Avenue over Interstate 880 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Coleman Avenue over Interstate 880 carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Coleman Avenue over Interstate 880?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.3 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns Coleman Avenue over Interstate 880?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.