US Bridges

Los Gatos Road over Los Gatos Creek

Fair

Fresno County, California · 6.86 MI W of Derrick Bl · Structure no. 42C0457

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Gatos Road over Los Gatos Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Los Gatos Road over Los Gatos Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesLos Gatos Road
CrossesLos Gatos Creek
Location6.86 MI W of Derrick Bl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.21714, -120.48924
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2005)
Projected traffic408 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Los Gatos Road over Los Gatos Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Los Gatos Road over Los Gatos 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Los Gatos Road over Los Gatos Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Los Gatos Road over Los Gatos Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Los Gatos Road over Los Gatos Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.