US Bridges

Tasman Drive over Barber Lane

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 0.2 KM West of I-880 · Structure no. 37C0373L

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tasman Drive over Barber Lane is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tasman Drive over Barber Lane in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,361 by 2043. The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTasman Drive
CrossesBarber Lane
Location0.2 KM West of I-880
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.41528, -121.91434
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length169 ft (51.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2009)
Projected traffic28,361 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Tasman Drive over Barber Lane built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tasman Drive over Barber Lane 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Tasman Drive over Barber Lane carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tasman Drive over Barber Lane?

The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Tasman Drive over Barber Lane?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.