US Bridges

Coleman Ave over UPRR BNSF AMTRAK Bassett

Good

Santa Clara County, California · UP Tracks near Market ST · Structure no. 37C0277

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
820 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
26,350
1977 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coleman Ave over UPRR BNSF AMTRAK Bassett is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coleman Ave over UPRR BNSF AMTRAK Bassett in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 26,350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,892 by 2041. The structure is 820 ft (249.9 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesColeman Ave
CrossesUPRR BNSF AMTRAK Bassett
LocationUP Tracks near Market ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.34007, -121.8954
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length820 ft (249.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,350 (1977)
Projected traffic34,892 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Coleman Ave over UPRR BNSF AMTRAK Bassett built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coleman Ave over UPRR BNSF AMTRAK Bassett 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Coleman Ave over UPRR BNSF AMTRAK Bassett carry?

About 26,350 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Coleman Ave over UPRR BNSF AMTRAK Bassett?

The structure is 820 ft (249.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Coleman Ave over UPRR BNSF AMTRAK Bassett?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.