Blossom Hill RD over Guadalupe River
FairSanta Clara County, California · 0.3 MI E Almaden Exp · Structure no. 37C0105
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,400
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blossom Hill RD over Guadalupe River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Blossom Hill RD over Guadalupe River in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 77 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 20,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,380 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blossom Hill RD over Guadalupe River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Blossom Hill RD 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Blossom Hill RD over Guadalupe River carry?
About 20,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Blossom Hill RD over Guadalupe River?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.
Who owns Blossom Hill RD over Guadalupe River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.