U.S. HIGHWAY 101
U.S. HIGHWAY 101 in 04-Scl-101-39.29-Sjs, Santa Clara County, California received a condition grade of B (69/100). Built in 1959, the bridge carries 144K vehicles daily on U.S. HIGHWAY 101 over North 1st ST & Vta Lrt.
U.S. HIGHWAY 101 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 69/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1959 and is now 67 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. U.S. HIGHWAY 101 carries an average daily traffic count of 144,000 vehicles, with 9 lane(s) crossing North 1st ST & Vta Lrt. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
U.S. HIGHWAY 101 is a 67-year-old bridge located 04-Scl-101-39.29-Sjs in Santa Clara County, California. The bridge carries U.S. HIGHWAY 101 over North 1st ST & Vta Lrt with 9 traffic lanes, handling approximately 144K vehicles per day. Built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, the structure spans 65.2 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (69/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
U.S. HIGHWAY 101 has a Condition Score of 69/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
U.S. HIGHWAY 101 was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, making it 67 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
U.S. HIGHWAY 101 carries approximately 144K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 9 traffic lanes. It is 65.2 meters long and located on U.S. HIGHWAY 101 in 04-Scl-101-39.29-Sjs, Santa Clara County, California.
No, U.S. HIGHWAY 101 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
U.S. HIGHWAY 101 is located 04-Scl-101-39.29-Sjs in Santa Clara County, California. The bridge carries U.S. HIGHWAY 101 over North 1st ST & Vta Lrt. Its coordinates are 37.372036, -121.917011. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
U.S. HIGHWAY 101 carries U.S. HIGHWAY 101 over North 1st ST & Vta Lrt. The bridge is 65.2 meters long and was built in 1959, with reconstruction in 1993.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.