FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SB 101 ON-RAMP

Carrying SB 101 ON-RAMP over SB 101-SB 85 CONNECTOR

04-SCL-101-48.28-MVW, Santa Clara, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: SB 101 ON-RAMP

The SB 101 ON-RAMP bridge in Santa Clara, California carries SB 101 ON-RAMP over SB 101-SB 85 CONNECTOR. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 64,000 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.

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

How SB 101 ON-RAMP compares

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

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
12.4
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
2005
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Avg Daily Traffic
64,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
37 0547K

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SB 101 ON-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 SB 101 ON-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 SB 101 ON-RAMP?

SB 101 ON-RAMP in Santa Clara, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SB 101 ON-RAMP inspected?

SB 101 ON-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 64,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SB 101 ON-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 SB 101 ON-RAMP?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for SB 101 ON-RAMP.

Who is responsible for maintaining SB 101 ON-RAMP?

Ownership is not specified for SB 101 ON-RAMP in the NBI.

How old is SB 101 ON-RAMP and does age affect safety?

SB 101 ON-RAMP was built in 2005, making it 21 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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