US Bridges

Curtner Ave over Guadalupe River

Good

Santa Clara County, California · Near Almaden RD · Structure no. 37C0141

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,900
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curtner Ave over Guadalupe River is a concrete tee beam carrying Curtner Ave over Guadalupe River in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,698 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCurtner Ave
CrossesGuadalupe River
LocationNear Almaden RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.29215, -121.88075
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,900 (2009)
Projected traffic42,698 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Curtner Ave over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Curtner Ave over Guadalupe River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Curtner Ave over Guadalupe River carry?

About 26,900 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Curtner Ave over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Curtner Ave over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.