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Santa Clara County, CA · Structure #37 0173

INTERSTATE 880

INTERSTATE 880 in 04-Scl-880-0.69-Sjs, Santa Clara County, California received a condition grade of B (69/100). Built in 1959, the bridge carries 163K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 880 over Forest AVE.

INTERSTATE 880 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. INTERSTATE 880 carries an average daily traffic count of 163,000 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Forest AVE. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
69/100
69
Condition Score
163K
Daily Traffic
1959
Year Built
39.6m
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
Forest AVE
State
California
County
Santa Clara County
Location
04-Scl-880-0.69-Sjs
Year Built
1959
Reconstructed
1994
Age
67 years
Daily Traffic
163,000
Lanes
8
Length
39.6 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
37 0173

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 880 is a 67-year-old bridge located 04-Scl-880-0.69-Sjs in Santa Clara County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 880 over Forest AVE with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 163K vehicles per day. Built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1994, the structure spans 39.6 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.

Location Map

04-Scl-880-0.69-Sjs, Santa Clara County, California

37.327103, -121.940581

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 880 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.

INTERSTATE 880 was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1994, making it 67 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 880 carries approximately 163K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 39.6 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 880 in 04-Scl-880-0.69-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-880-0.69-Sjs in Santa Clara County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 880 over Forest AVE. Its coordinates are 37.327103, -121.940581. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 880 carries INTERSTATE 880 over Forest AVE. The bridge is 39.6 meters long and was built in 1959, with reconstruction in 1994.

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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.