US Bridges

N Abel Street over UP RR BNSF Bartd Berryes

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 0.4 MI S of Jacklin Ave · Structure no. 37C0206

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
450 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Abel Street over UP RR BNSF Bartd Berryes is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Abel Street over UP RR BNSF Bartd Berryes in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,826 by 2046. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN Abel Street
CrossesUP RR BNSF Bartd Berryes
Location0.4 MI S of Jacklin Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.44199, -121.90966
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2014)
Projected traffic28,826 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Abel Street over UP RR BNSF Bartd Berryes built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Abel Street over UP RR BNSF Bartd Berryes 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does N Abel Street over UP RR BNSF Bartd Berryes carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Abel Street over UP RR BNSF Bartd Berryes?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns N Abel Street over UP RR BNSF Bartd Berryes?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.