Almaden Expressway over Guadalupe Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · Near Coleman RD · Structure no. 37C0041
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 58,310
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Almaden Expressway over Guadalupe Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Almaden Expressway over Guadalupe Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 60 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 58,310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,924 by 2046. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 122 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Almaden Expressway over Guadalupe Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Almaden Expressway over Guadalupe Creek 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 Expressway over Guadalupe Creek carry?
About 58,310 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Almaden Expressway over Guadalupe Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.
Who owns Almaden Expressway over Guadalupe Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.