US Bridges

Almaden Expwy over Curtner Ave

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · At Curtner Ave · Structure no. 37C0028

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,560
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Almaden Expwy over Curtner Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Almaden Expwy over Curtner Ave in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 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 40,560 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,045 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAlmaden Expwy
CrossesCurtner Ave
LocationAt Curtner Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.29236, -121.87724
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.7 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,560 (2009)
Projected traffic48,045 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Almaden Expwy over Curtner Ave built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Almaden Expwy over Curtner Ave 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Almaden Expwy over Curtner Ave carry?

About 40,560 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Almaden Expwy over Curtner Ave?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Almaden Expwy over Curtner Ave?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.