US Bridges

Coleman Off Ramp over De LA Cruz Blvd NB

Poor

Santa Clara County, California · Near De LA Cruz · Structure no. 37C0145

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coleman Off Ramp over De LA Cruz Blvd NB is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Coleman Off Ramp over De LA Cruz Blvd NB in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,746 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesColeman Off Ramp
CrossesDe LA Cruz Blvd NB
LocationNear De LA Cruz
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.35815, -121.94037
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2010)
Projected traffic20,746 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$828,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Coleman Off Ramp over De LA Cruz Blvd NB built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coleman Off Ramp over De LA Cruz Blvd NB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Coleman Off Ramp over De LA Cruz Blvd NB carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Coleman Off Ramp over De LA Cruz Blvd NB?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Coleman Off Ramp over De LA Cruz Blvd NB?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.