US Bridges

Willow Glen Way over Guadalupe River

Good

Santa Clara County, California · Near Creek DR · Structure no. 37C0716

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,400
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Glen Way over Guadalupe River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Willow Glen Way over Guadalupe River in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,652 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWillow Glen Way
CrossesGuadalupe River
LocationNear Creek DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.30386, -121.88234
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2005)
Projected traffic9,652 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Willow Glen Way over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Glen Way 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Willow Glen Way over Guadalupe River carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Willow Glen Way over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Glen Way over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.