US Bridges

Scott Blvd over UP RR & Caltrain

Good

Santa Clara County, California · Over UP Tracks · Structure no. 37C0065

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Blvd over UP RR & Caltrain is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scott Blvd over UP RR & Caltrain in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 61 years old, older 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,679 by 2045. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesScott Blvd
CrossesUP RR & Caltrain
LocationOver UP Tracks
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.36313, -121.95941
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2007)
Projected traffic39,679 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Scott Blvd over UP RR & Caltrain built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Scott Blvd over UP RR & Caltrain 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Scott Blvd over UP RR & Caltrain carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Scott Blvd over UP RR & Caltrain?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Scott Blvd over UP RR & Caltrain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.