US Bridges

Arques Ave over Central Expressway

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Central Expressway · Structure no. 37C0196

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,108
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arques Ave over Central Expressway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arques 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 4,108 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,252 by 2044. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesArques Ave
CrossesCentral Expressway
LocationCentral Expressway
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.38134, -122.02046
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,108 (2018)
Projected traffic29,252 by 2044
Trucks5%
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

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 Arques Ave over Central Expressway built?

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

What condition is Arques 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 Arques Ave over Central Expressway carry?

About 4,108 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arques Ave over Central Expressway?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Arques Ave over Central Expressway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.