US Bridges

Woz Way over Guadalupe River

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 120 M W/O Almaden Blvd · Structure no. 37C0406

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woz Way over Guadalupe River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Woz Way over Guadalupe River in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,272 by 2041. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWoz Way
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location120 M W/O Almaden Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.32561, -121.89106
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (1998)
Projected traffic3,272 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 Woz Way over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woz Way 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Woz Way over Guadalupe River carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Woz Way over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Woz Way over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.