US Bridges

San Fernando ST WB over Guadalupe River

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Park Ave & Santa Clara ST · Structure no. 37C0203L

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Fernando ST WB over Guadalupe River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying San Fernando ST WB over Guadalupe River in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,614 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSan Fernando ST WB
CrossesGuadalupe River
LocationPark Ave & Santa Clara ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.33084, -121.89667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2009)
Projected traffic6,614 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 San Fernando ST WB over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Fernando ST WB 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does San Fernando ST WB over Guadalupe River carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is San Fernando ST WB over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns San Fernando ST WB over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.