Almaden Expwy over Guadalupe River
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 0.01 MI N Lincoln Ave · Structure no. 37C0071
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 285 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,840
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Almaden Expwy over Guadalupe River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Almaden Expwy over Guadalupe River in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 40,840 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,619 by 2044. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Almaden Expwy over Guadalupe River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Almaden Expwy over Guadalupe River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Almaden Expwy over Guadalupe River carry?
About 40,840 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Almaden Expwy over Guadalupe River?
The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Almaden Expwy over Guadalupe River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.