Brokaw RD over Guadalupe River
FairSanta Clara County, California · 0.4 MI S of SH 101 · Structure no. 37C0256
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,700
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brokaw RD over Guadalupe River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Brokaw RD over Guadalupe River in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 34,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,187 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brokaw RD over Guadalupe River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brokaw RD 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 Brokaw RD over Guadalupe River carry?
About 34,700 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Brokaw RD over Guadalupe River?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Brokaw RD over Guadalupe River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.