S WHISMAN ROAD
Carrying S WHISMAN ROAD over UP RR,CENTRAL EXP,EVELYN
AT CENTRAL EXPWY, Santa Clara, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: S WHISMAN ROAD
The S WHISMAN ROAD bridge in Santa Clara, California carries S WHISMAN ROAD over UP RR,CENTRAL EXP,EVELYN. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 2,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How S WHISMAN ROAD compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1967
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 37C0122
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S WHISMAN ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare S WHISMAN ROAD against other structures in Santa Clara and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for S WHISMAN ROAD?
S WHISMAN ROAD in Santa Clara, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is S WHISMAN ROAD inspected?
S WHISMAN ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S WHISMAN ROAD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for S WHISMAN ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for S WHISMAN ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining S WHISMAN ROAD?
Ownership is not specified for S WHISMAN ROAD in the NBI.
How old is S WHISMAN ROAD and does age affect safety?
S WHISMAN ROAD was built in 1967, making it 59 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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