Interstate 880 over Guadalupe River
PoorSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-880-3.15-SJS · Structure no. 37 0176
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 205 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 165,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 880 over Guadalupe River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 880 over Guadalupe River in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 65 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 165,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 249,783 by 2041. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 880 over Guadalupe River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is Interstate 880 over Guadalupe River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 880 over Guadalupe River carry?
About 165,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 880 over Guadalupe River?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 880 over Guadalupe River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.