N87-SANTA CLARA ST
Carrying N87-SANTA CLARA ST over AUZERAIS AVE & VTA LRT
04-SCL-087-5.29-SJS, Santa Clara, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: N87-SANTA CLARA ST
The N87-SANTA CLARA ST bridge in Santa Clara, California carries N87-SANTA CLARA ST over AUZERAIS AVE & VTA LRT. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous. 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. 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 N87-SANTA CLARA ST compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1988
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,080 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 37 0427S
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 N87-SANTA CLARA ST 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 N87-SANTA CLARA ST 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 N87-SANTA CLARA ST?
N87-SANTA CLARA ST in Santa Clara, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is N87-SANTA CLARA ST inspected?
N87-SANTA CLARA ST'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. N87-SANTA CLARA ST 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 N87-SANTA CLARA ST?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for N87-SANTA CLARA ST.
Who is responsible for maintaining N87-SANTA CLARA ST?
Ownership is not specified for N87-SANTA CLARA ST in the NBI.
How old is N87-SANTA CLARA ST and does age affect safety?
N87-SANTA CLARA ST was built in 1988, making it 38 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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