US Bridges

Sunnyvale Ave over Central Expressway

Good

Santa Clara County, California · Central Expressway · Structure no. 37C0125

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,472
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunnyvale Ave over Central Expressway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sunnyvale Ave over Central Expressway in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6,472 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,061 by 2045. The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSunnyvale Ave
CrossesCentral Expressway
LocationCentral Expressway
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.38286, -122.02662
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (51 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,472 (2018)
Projected traffic46,061 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sunnyvale Ave over Central Expressway built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunnyvale Ave over Central 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 Sunnyvale Ave over Central Expressway carry?

About 6,472 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sunnyvale Ave over Central Expressway?

The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Sunnyvale Ave over Central Expressway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.