Central Expressway over San Tomas Expressway
GoodSanta Clara County, California · At San Tomas Expwy · Structure no. 37C0081
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 193 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,160
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central Expressway over San Tomas Expressway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Central Expressway over San Tomas Expressway in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 36,160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,211 by 2044. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 Central Expressway over San Tomas Expressway built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Central Expressway over San Tomas Expressway 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Central Expressway over San Tomas Expressway carry?
About 36,160 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Central Expressway over San Tomas Expressway?
The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.
Who owns Central Expressway over San Tomas Expressway?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.