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Santa Clara County, CA · Structure #37 0140

INTERSTATE 880

INTERSTATE 880 in 04-Scl-880-3.56-Sjs, Santa Clara County, California received a condition grade of B (70/100). Built in 1960, the bridge carries 165K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 880 over N 1st ST & Vta Lrt.

INTERSTATE 880 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 70/100. 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 1960 and is now 66 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. INTERSTATE 880 carries an average daily traffic count of 165,000 vehicles, with 7 lane(s) crossing N 1st ST & Vta Lrt. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
70/100
70
Condition Score
165K
Daily Traffic
1960
Year Built
52.5m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
INTERSTATE 880
Crosses Over
N 1st ST & Vta Lrt
State
California
County
Santa Clara County
Location
04-Scl-880-3.56-Sjs
Year Built
1960
Reconstructed
2003
Age
66 years
Daily Traffic
165,000
Lanes
7
Length
52.5 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
37 0140

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 880 is a 66-year-old bridge located 04-Scl-880-3.56-Sjs in Santa Clara County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 880 over N 1st ST & Vta Lrt with 7 traffic lanes, handling approximately 165K vehicles per day. Built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2003, the structure spans 52.5 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (70/100) 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.

Location Map

04-Scl-880-3.56-Sjs, Santa Clara County, California

37.358089, -121.907217

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 880 has a Condition Score of 70/100 (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.

INTERSTATE 880 was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2003, making it 66 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 880 carries approximately 165K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 7 traffic lanes. It is 52.5 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 880 in 04-Scl-880-3.56-Sjs, Santa Clara County, California.

No, INTERSTATE 880 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

INTERSTATE 880 is located 04-Scl-880-3.56-Sjs in Santa Clara County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 880 over N 1st ST & Vta Lrt. Its coordinates are 37.358089, -121.907217. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 880 carries INTERSTATE 880 over N 1st ST & Vta Lrt. The bridge is 52.5 meters long and was built in 1960, with reconstruction in 2003.

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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.