Almaden Expressway over Capitol Expressway
GoodSanta Clara County, California · At Capitol Expwy · Structure no. 37C0069
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 190 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 58,310
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Almaden Expressway over Capitol Expressway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Almaden Expressway over Capitol Expressway in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 58,310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,012 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 Expressway over Capitol Expressway built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Almaden Expressway over Capitol Expressway 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 February 2022.
How much traffic does Almaden Expressway over Capitol Expressway carry?
About 58,310 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Almaden Expressway over Capitol Expressway?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.
Who owns Almaden Expressway over Capitol Expressway?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.