US Bridges

Blossom Hill RD over Blossom Hill RD Ped Path

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-28.68 · Structure no. 37 0675J

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blossom Hill RD over Blossom Hill RD Ped Path is a concrete slab carrying Blossom Hill RD over Blossom Hill RD Ped Path in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBlossom Hill RD
CrossesBlossom Hill RD Ped Path
Location04-SCL-101-28.68
RouteState Highway 101
Coordinates37.25744, -121.79906
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2013)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Blossom Hill RD over Blossom Hill RD Ped Path built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blossom Hill RD over Blossom Hill RD Ped Path 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 Blossom Hill RD over Blossom Hill RD Ped Path carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Blossom Hill RD over Blossom Hill RD Ped Path?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Blossom Hill RD over Blossom Hill RD Ped Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.