Southwest Expwy over Meridian Avenue
GoodSanta Clara County, California · S/O I-280 Intchng · Structure no. 37C0052L
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 211 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,100
- 1999 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southwest Expwy over Meridian Avenue is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Southwest Expwy over Meridian Avenue in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,009 by 2042. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Southwest Expwy over Meridian Avenue built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Southwest Expwy over Meridian Avenue in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Southwest Expwy over Meridian Avenue carry?
About 10,100 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Southwest Expwy over Meridian Avenue?
The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Southwest Expwy over Meridian Avenue?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.