INTERSTATE 280
INTERSTATE 280 in 04-Scl-280-R1.08-Sjs, Santa Clara County, California received a condition grade of B (76/100). Built in 1972, the bridge carries 250K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 280 over Coyote Creek.
INTERSTATE 280 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 76/100. 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 1972 and is now 54 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 280 carries an average daily traffic count of 250,300 vehicles, with 10 lane(s) crossing Coyote Creek. 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
INTERSTATE 280 is a 54-year-old bridge located 04-Scl-280-R1.08-Sjs in Santa Clara County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 280 over Coyote Creek with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 250K vehicles per day. Built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2000, the structure spans 138.2 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (76/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 8/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
INTERSTATE 280 has a Condition Score of 76/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 8/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
INTERSTATE 280 was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2000, making it 54 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
INTERSTATE 280 carries approximately 250K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 138.2 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 280 in 04-Scl-280-R1.08-Sjs, Santa Clara County, California.
No, INTERSTATE 280 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 280 is located 04-Scl-280-R1.08-Sjs in Santa Clara County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 280 over Coyote Creek. Its coordinates are 37.330311, -121.867669. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
INTERSTATE 280 carries INTERSTATE 280 over Coyote Creek. The bridge is 138.2 meters long and was built in 1972, with reconstruction in 2000.
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.