US Bridges

Los Gatos Road over Los Gatos Creek

Poor

Fresno County, California · 13.47 MI W Derrick Blvd · Structure no. 42C0464

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Gatos Road over Los Gatos Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Los Gatos Road over Los Gatos Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 397 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 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
Location13.47 MI W Derrick Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.23094, -120.57732
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic397 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$479,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Los Gatos Road over Los Gatos Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Los Gatos Road over Los Gatos Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Los Gatos Road over Los Gatos Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Los Gatos Road over Los Gatos Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.