US Bridges

Tully Road over US Highway 101

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-33.03-SJS · Structure no. 37 0668

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
312 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tully Road over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tully Road over US Highway 101 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,414 by 2045. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesTully Road
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location04-SCL-101-33.03-SJS
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.31799, -121.83191
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2005)
Projected traffic33,414 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Tully Road over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tully Road over US Highway 101 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 2023.

How much traffic does Tully Road over US Highway 101 carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tully Road over US Highway 101?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Tully Road over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.