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Santa Clara County, CA · Structure #37 0566

STATE RTE 87 & LRT

STATE RTE 87 & LRT in 04-Scl-087-4.43-Sjs, Santa Clara County, California received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1990, the bridge carries 130K vehicles daily on STATE RTE 87 & LRT over Bypass Channel. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
130K
Daily Traffic
1990
Year Built
8.3m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

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

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
STATE RTE 87 & LRT
Crosses Over
Bypass Channel
State
California
County
Santa Clara County
Location
04-Scl-087-4.43-Sjs
Year Built
1990
Age
36 years
Daily Traffic
130,000
Lanes
10
Length
8.3 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
37 0566

About This Bridge

STATE RTE 87 & LRT is a 36-year-old bridge located 04-Scl-087-4.43-Sjs in Santa Clara County, California. The bridge carries STATE RTE 87 & LRT over Bypass Channel with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 130K vehicles per day. Built in 1990, the structure spans 8.3 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). 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-087-4.43-Sjs, Santa Clara County, California

37.314303, -121.886653

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Frequently Asked Questions

STATE RTE 87 & LRT has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

STATE RTE 87 & LRT was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

STATE RTE 87 & LRT carries approximately 130K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 8.3 meters long and located on STATE RTE 87 & LRT in 04-Scl-087-4.43-Sjs, Santa Clara County, California.

Yes, STATE RTE 87 & LRT 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.

STATE RTE 87 & LRT is located 04-Scl-087-4.43-Sjs in Santa Clara County, California. The bridge carries STATE RTE 87 & LRT over Bypass Channel. Its coordinates are 37.314303, -121.886653. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

STATE RTE 87 & LRT carries STATE RTE 87 & LRT over Bypass Channel. The bridge is 8.3 meters long and was built in 1990.

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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.