US Bridges

A Street over Foothill Expressway

Good

Santa Clara County, California · At Fremont Avenue · Structure no. 37C0117

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,470
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

A Street over Foothill Expressway is a concrete continuous slab carrying A Street over Foothill Expressway in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 6,470 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,117 by 2045. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesA Street
CrossesFoothill Expressway
LocationAt Fremont Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.3526, -122.08764
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,470 (2010)
Projected traffic8,117 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 A Street over Foothill Expressway built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is A Street over Foothill 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does A Street over Foothill Expressway carry?

About 6,470 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is A Street over Foothill Expressway?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns A Street over Foothill Expressway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.