US Bridges

Shoreline Blvd over UP RR Central Exp Evelyn

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · At Central Expwy · Structure no. 37C0121

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
399 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shoreline Blvd over UP RR Central Exp Evelyn is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shoreline Blvd over UP RR Central Exp Evelyn in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 5 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,761 by 2040. The structure is 399 ft (121.5 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesShoreline Blvd
CrossesUP RR Central Exp Evelyn
LocationAt Central Expwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.39646, -122.08225
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length399 ft (121.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.7 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2015)
Projected traffic35,761 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Shoreline Blvd over UP RR Central Exp Evelyn built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shoreline Blvd over UP RR Central Exp Evelyn 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Shoreline Blvd over UP RR Central Exp Evelyn carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Shoreline Blvd over UP RR Central Exp Evelyn?

The structure is 399 ft (121.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Shoreline Blvd over UP RR Central Exp Evelyn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.