Morse Ave over Central Expressway
FairSanta Clara County, California · Central Expressway · Structure no. 37C0126
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 166 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 777
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morse Ave over Central Expressway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Morse 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 777 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,579 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Morse Ave over Central Expressway built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Morse Ave over Central Expressway 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Morse Ave over Central Expressway carry?
About 777 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Morse Ave over Central Expressway?
The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Morse Ave over Central Expressway?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.