W San Carlos ST over Guadalupe River
GoodSanta Clara County, California · Bet Woz & Almaden · Structure no. 37C0722
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 107 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W San Carlos ST over Guadalupe River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying W San Carlos ST over Guadalupe River in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 95 years old, older 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,539 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W San Carlos ST over Guadalupe River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is W San Carlos ST 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does W San Carlos ST over Guadalupe River carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is W San Carlos ST over Guadalupe River?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns W San Carlos ST over Guadalupe River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.