FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TASMAN DR

Carrying TASMAN DR over CALABAZAS CREEK

E OF LAWRENCE EXPWY, Santa Clara, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TASMAN DR

The TASMAN DR bridge in Santa Clara, California carries TASMAN DR over CALABAZAS CREEK. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 33.2 meters (109 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,400 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.1 metric tons.

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

How TASMAN DR compares

▼ 10.2
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of California bridges
1,041
Bridges in Santa Clara · 38 in Poor condition
TASMAN DR 21.1 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
37.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
17.6
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
10.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
21.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1976
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
33.2 m (109 ft)
Deck Width
28.4 m (93 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10,400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
37C0253

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

TASMAN DR is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare TASMAN DR 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 TASMAN DR?

TASMAN DR in Santa Clara, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TASMAN DR inspected?

TASMAN DR'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 10,400 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TASMAN DR is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for TASMAN DR?

TASMAN DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TASMAN DR?

TASMAN DR is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is TASMAN DR and does age affect safety?

TASMAN DR was built in 1976, making it 50 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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