US Bridges

Tasman Drive WB over Guadalupe River

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 0.3 MI West of N 1st Str · Structure no. 37C0378L

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
289 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tasman Drive WB over Guadalupe River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tasman Drive WB over Guadalupe River in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,879 by 2041. The structure is 289 ft (88.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTasman Drive WB
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location0.3 MI West of N 1st Str
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.40952, -121.96063
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length289 ft (88.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2000)
Projected traffic24,879 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Tasman Drive WB over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tasman Drive 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 2023.

How much traffic does Tasman Drive WB over Guadalupe River carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tasman Drive WB over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 289 ft (88.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Tasman Drive WB over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.