US Bridges

Rogers Lane over Miller Slough

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · N/O 6th ST · Structure no. 37C0349

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,041
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rogers Lane over Miller Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rogers Lane over Miller Slough in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 1,041 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,057 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRogers Lane
CrossesMiller Slough
LocationN/O 6th ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.00906, -121.56217
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,041 (2012)
Projected traffic2,057 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rogers Lane over Miller Slough built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rogers Lane over Miller Slough 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rogers Lane over Miller Slough carry?

About 1,041 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rogers Lane over Miller Slough?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rogers Lane over Miller Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.