Willow ST over Guadalupe River
FairSanta Clara County, California · Nr Minnesota Ave · Structure no. 37C0137
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,868
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Willow ST over Guadalupe River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Willow ST over Guadalupe River in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 108 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 6,868 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,269 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 68 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Willow ST over Guadalupe River built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is Willow ST 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Willow ST over Guadalupe River carry?
About 6,868 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Willow ST over Guadalupe River?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Willow ST over Guadalupe River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.