US Bridges

Park Ave WB over Guadalupe River

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · At HWY 87 · Structure no. 37C0259L

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,950
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Ave WB over Guadalupe River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Park Ave 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 7,950 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,395 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPark Ave WB
CrossesGuadalupe River
LocationAt HWY 87
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.32965, -121.89495
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,950 (2005)
Projected traffic12,395 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Park Ave WB over Guadalupe River built?

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

What condition is Park Ave 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 2021.

How much traffic does Park Ave WB over Guadalupe River carry?

About 7,950 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Park Ave WB over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Park Ave WB over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.