US Bridges

Alma ST over Embarcadero Road

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Alma ST · Structure no. 37C0001

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alma ST over Embarcadero Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Alma ST over Embarcadero Road in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,994 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAlma ST
CrossesEmbarcadero Road
LocationAlma ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.43833, -122.15577
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2016)
Projected traffic24,994 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Alma ST over Embarcadero Road built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alma ST over Embarcadero Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Alma ST over Embarcadero Road carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Alma ST over Embarcadero Road?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Alma ST over Embarcadero Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.