NB ROUTE 87 & RAMP
Carrying NB ROUTE 87 & RAMP over N87-N280 CON & AUZERAIS
04-SCL-087-5.21-SJS, Santa Clara, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NB ROUTE 87 & RAMP
The NB ROUTE 87 & RAMP bridge in Santa Clara, California carries NB ROUTE 87 & RAMP over N87-N280 CON & AUZERAIS. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 7,080 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NB ROUTE 87 & RAMP compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1970
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,080 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 37 0273R
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NB ROUTE 87 & RAMP 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 NB ROUTE 87 & RAMP 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 NB ROUTE 87 & RAMP?
NB ROUTE 87 & RAMP in Santa Clara, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NB ROUTE 87 & RAMP inspected?
NB ROUTE 87 & RAMP'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 7,080 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NB ROUTE 87 & RAMP 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 NB ROUTE 87 & RAMP?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for NB ROUTE 87 & RAMP.
Who is responsible for maintaining NB ROUTE 87 & RAMP?
Ownership is not specified for NB ROUTE 87 & RAMP in the NBI.
How old is NB ROUTE 87 & RAMP and does age affect safety?
NB ROUTE 87 & RAMP was built in 1970, making it 56 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.
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