US Bridges

Fair Oaks Ave over Caltrain UP RR Hendy Ave

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · South Central Expwy · Structure no. 37C0765

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
906 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
21,367
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fair Oaks Ave over Caltrain UP RR Hendy Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fair Oaks Ave over Caltrain UP RR Hendy Ave in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5 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 21,367 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,565 by 2046. The structure is 906 ft (276.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFair Oaks Ave
CrossesCaltrain UP RR Hendy Ave
LocationSouth Central Expwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.37373, -122.02092
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length906 ft (276.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,367 (2023)
Projected traffic28,565 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fair Oaks Ave over Caltrain UP RR Hendy Ave built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fair Oaks Ave over Caltrain UP RR Hendy Ave 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fair Oaks Ave over Caltrain UP RR Hendy Ave carry?

About 21,367 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fair Oaks Ave over Caltrain UP RR Hendy Ave?

The structure is 906 ft (276.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Fair Oaks Ave over Caltrain UP RR Hendy Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.