US Bridges

Malone RD over Guadalupe River

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 0.1 MI West of Almedan RD · Structure no. 37C0262

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Malone RD over Guadalupe River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Malone RD over Guadalupe River in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,869 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMalone RD
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location0.1 MI West of Almedan RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.29741, -121.88085
Functional classUrban Collector

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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2005)
Projected traffic8,869 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 Malone RD over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Malone RD 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 Malone RD over Guadalupe River carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Malone RD over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Malone RD over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.