US Bridges

Foothill Blvd over UP RR

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 0.05 Miles South of I-280 · Structure no. 37C0064

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,190
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foothill Blvd over UP RR is a concrete slab carrying Foothill Blvd over UP RR in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 25,190 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,326 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFoothill Blvd
CrossesUP RR
Location0.05 Miles South of I-280
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.33356, -122.06847
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,190 (2012)
Projected traffic31,326 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Foothill Blvd over UP RR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foothill Blvd over UP RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Foothill Blvd over UP RR carry?

About 25,190 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Foothill Blvd over UP RR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Foothill Blvd over UP RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.