Alma Bridge RD over Lexington Reservoir
FairSanta Clara County, California · 0.2 MI E/O SH 17 · Structure no. 37C0107
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 225 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alma Bridge RD over Lexington Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alma Bridge RD over Lexington Reservoir in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 60 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,561 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Alma Bridge RD over Lexington Reservoir built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Alma Bridge RD over Lexington Reservoir 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Alma Bridge RD over Lexington Reservoir carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Alma Bridge RD over Lexington Reservoir?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Alma Bridge RD over Lexington Reservoir?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.