US Bridges

Santa Clara ST over Guadalupe River

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 0.1 MI East of Delmas Ave · Structure no. 37C0318

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,350
1999 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Clara ST over Guadalupe River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Santa Clara ST over Guadalupe River in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 20,350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,311 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSanta Clara ST
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location0.1 MI East of Delmas Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.33254, -121.89791
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,350 (1999)
Projected traffic33,311 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 SystemYes

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 Santa Clara ST over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Clara ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Santa Clara ST over Guadalupe River carry?

About 20,350 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Santa Clara ST over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Clara ST over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.