US Bridges

S Whisman Road over UP RR Central Exp Evelyn

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · At Central Expwy · Structure no. 37C0122

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
383 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Whisman Road over UP RR Central Exp Evelyn is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S Whisman Road over UP RR Central Exp Evelyn in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS Whisman Road
CrossesUP RR Central Exp Evelyn
LocationAt Central Expwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.38876, -122.06304
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length383 ft (116.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2015)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Whisman Road over UP RR Central Exp Evelyn built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Whisman Road over UP RR Central Exp Evelyn 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S Whisman Road over UP RR Central Exp Evelyn carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S Whisman Road over UP RR Central Exp Evelyn?

The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns S Whisman Road over UP RR Central Exp Evelyn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.