US Bridges

Hedding ST over Guadalupe River & Trail

Good

Santa Clara County, California · Near Civic Center · Structure no. 37C0418

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,600
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hedding ST over Guadalupe River & Trail is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hedding ST over Guadalupe River & Trail in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,514 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHedding ST
CrossesGuadalupe River & Trail
LocationNear Civic Center
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.34949, -121.91042
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,600 (2014)
Projected traffic25,514 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hedding ST over Guadalupe River & Trail built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hedding ST over Guadalupe River & Trail 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 2021.

How much traffic does Hedding ST over Guadalupe River & Trail carry?

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hedding ST over Guadalupe River & Trail?

The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Hedding ST over Guadalupe River & Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.