Butterfield Blvd over Railroad Avenue
PoorSanta Clara County, California · South of Tennant Ave · Structure no. 37C0432
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 224 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,002
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Butterfield Blvd over Railroad Avenue is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Butterfield Blvd over Railroad Avenue in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10,002 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,009 by 2044. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Butterfield Blvd over Railroad Avenue built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Butterfield Blvd over Railroad Avenue in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Butterfield Blvd over Railroad Avenue carry?
About 10,002 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Butterfield Blvd over Railroad Avenue?
The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Butterfield Blvd over Railroad Avenue?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.