Almaden Expwy over Guadalupe River
FairSanta Clara County, California · Just S/O Old Almaden RD · Structure no. 37C0101
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,560
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Almaden Expwy over Guadalupe River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Almaden Expwy over Guadalupe River in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 52,037 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Almaden Expwy over Guadalupe River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Almaden Expwy over Guadalupe River 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 Guadalupe River carry?
About 40,560 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Almaden Expwy over Guadalupe River?
The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Almaden Expwy over Guadalupe River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.