US Bridges

W Julian ST over Guadalupe River

Good

Santa Clara County, California · Near River ST · Structure no. 37C0082

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
1981 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Julian ST over Guadalupe River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Julian ST over Guadalupe River in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,359 by 2041. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Julian ST
CrossesGuadalupe River
LocationNear River ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.33595, -121.90051
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (1981)
Projected traffic10,359 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Julian ST over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Julian ST 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 2023.

How much traffic does W Julian ST over Guadalupe River carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W Julian ST over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns W Julian ST over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.