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Santa Clara County, CA · Structure #37 0237

INTERSTATE 280

INTERSTATE 280 in 04-Scl-280-11.20-Cpo, Santa Clara County, California received a condition grade of C (48/100). Built in 1967, the bridge carries 138K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 280 over Stevens Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.

C
48/100
48
Condition Score
138K
Daily Traffic
1967
Year Built
8.8m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

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 280
Crosses Over
Stevens Creek
State
California
County
Santa Clara County
Location
04-Scl-280-11.20-Cpo
Year Built
1967
Age
59 years
Daily Traffic
138,000
Lanes
10
Length
8.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
37 0237

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 280 is a 59-year-old bridge located 04-Scl-280-11.20-Cpo in Santa Clara County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 280 over Stevens Creek with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 138K vehicles per day. Built in 1967, the structure spans 8.8 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (48/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

04-Scl-280-11.20-Cpo, Santa Clara County, California

37.333356, -122.062328

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 280 has a Condition Score of 48/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

INTERSTATE 280 was built in 1967, making it 59 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 280 carries approximately 138K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 8.8 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 280 in 04-Scl-280-11.20-Cpo, Santa Clara County, California.

Yes, INTERSTATE 280 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

INTERSTATE 280 is located 04-Scl-280-11.20-Cpo in Santa Clara County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 280 over Stevens Creek. Its coordinates are 37.333356, -122.062328. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 280 carries INTERSTATE 280 over Stevens Creek. The bridge is 8.8 meters long and was built in 1967.

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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.