US Bridges

Tasman Drive over Barber Lane

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 0.2 KM West of I-880 · Structure no. 37C0373R

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,550
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 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 15,550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,361 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesTasman Drive
CrossesBarber Lane
Location0.2 KM West of I-880
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.41494, -121.91411
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,550 (2009)
Projected traffic28,361 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Tasman Drive over Barber Lane carry?

About 15,550 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tasman Drive over Barber Lane?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Tasman Drive over Barber Lane?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.