FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S280-N880 CONNECTR

Carrying S280-N880 CONNECTR over I 280, I 880 & CONNECTRS

04-SCL-280-L5.50-SJS, Santa Clara, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: S280-N880 CONNECTR

The S280-N880 CONNECTR bridge in Santa Clara, California carries S280-N880 CONNECTR over I 280, I 880 & CONNECTRS. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 174,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How S280-N880 CONNECTR compares

1,041
Bridges in Santa Clara · 38 in Poor condition

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.5
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
9.8
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Steel
Avg Daily Traffic
174,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
37 0193F

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S280-N880 CONNECTR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare S280-N880 CONNECTR against other structures in Santa Clara and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for S280-N880 CONNECTR?

S280-N880 CONNECTR in Santa Clara, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S280-N880 CONNECTR inspected?

S280-N880 CONNECTR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 174,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S280-N880 CONNECTR is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for S280-N880 CONNECTR?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for S280-N880 CONNECTR.

Who is responsible for maintaining S280-N880 CONNECTR?

Ownership is not specified for S280-N880 CONNECTR in the NBI.

How old is S280-N880 CONNECTR and does age affect safety?

S280-N880 CONNECTR was built in 1963, making it 63 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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