US Bridges

Alma Street over Oregon Expressway

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 0.41 MI NE of SR 82 · Structure no. 37C0179

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,960
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alma Street over Oregon Expressway is a concrete continuous slab carrying Alma Street over Oregon Expressway in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 35,960 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,886 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAlma Street
CrossesOregon Expressway
Location0.41 MI NE of SR 82
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.42848, -122.1401
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,960 (2010)
Projected traffic40,886 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 Alma Street over Oregon Expressway built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alma Street over Oregon Expressway 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Alma Street over Oregon Expressway carry?

About 35,960 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Alma Street over Oregon Expressway?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Alma Street over Oregon Expressway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.