US Bridges

Meridian Ave over Guadalupe Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · At Coleman RD · Structure no. 37C0700

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
1986 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian Ave over Guadalupe Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Meridian Ave over Guadalupe Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,881 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian Ave
CrossesGuadalupe Creek
LocationAt Coleman RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.23813, -121.88656
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 inspectionMarch 2022
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (1986)
Projected traffic21,881 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Meridian Ave over Guadalupe Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian Ave over Guadalupe Creek 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Meridian Ave over Guadalupe Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Meridian Ave over Guadalupe Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian Ave over Guadalupe Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.