Almaden Expway over Caltrain UP RR AMTRAK
GoodSanta Clara County, California · At UP RR · Structure no. 37C0026
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39,804
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Almaden Expway over Caltrain UP RR AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Almaden Expway over Caltrain UP RR AMTRAK in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 39,804 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,958 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Almaden Expway over Caltrain UP RR AMTRAK built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Almaden Expway over Caltrain UP RR AMTRAK in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Almaden Expway over Caltrain UP RR AMTRAK carry?
About 39,804 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Almaden Expway over Caltrain UP RR AMTRAK?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Almaden Expway over Caltrain UP RR AMTRAK?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.