W SAN CARLOS ST
Carrying W SAN CARLOS ST over GUADALUPE RIVER
BET WOZ & ALMADEN, Santa Clara, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: W SAN CARLOS ST
The W SAN CARLOS ST bridge in Santa Clara, California carries W SAN CARLOS ST over GUADALUPE RIVER. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1957, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 32.6 meters (107 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How W SAN CARLOS ST 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
- 1930
- Last Reconstructed
- 1957
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 32.6 m (107 ft)
- Deck Width
- 29.1 m (95 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 15,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 37C0722
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether W SAN CARLOS ST 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 W SAN CARLOS ST 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 W SAN CARLOS ST?
W SAN CARLOS ST in Santa Clara, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is W SAN CARLOS ST inspected?
W SAN CARLOS ST'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 15,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W SAN CARLOS ST is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for W SAN CARLOS ST?
W SAN CARLOS ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining W SAN CARLOS ST?
W SAN CARLOS ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is W SAN CARLOS ST and does age affect safety?
W SAN CARLOS ST was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1957.
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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