US Bridges

Coleman Ave over Guadalupe River

Good

Santa Clara County, California · Near Vendome ST · Structure no. 37C0257

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
1999 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coleman Ave over Guadalupe River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coleman Ave 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 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,916 by 2041. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesColeman Ave
CrossesGuadalupe River
LocationNear Vendome ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.34114, -121.90248
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (1999)
Projected traffic19,916 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Coleman Ave over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coleman 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 Coleman Ave over Guadalupe River carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Coleman Ave over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Coleman Ave over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.