US Bridges

Los Gatos Road over Los Gatos Creek

Good

Fresno County, California · 14.25 MI W Derrick Blvd · Structure no. 42C0465

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 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 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 397 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLos Gatos Road
CrossesLos Gatos Creek
Location14.25 MI W Derrick Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.23931, -120.58735
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.5 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Los Gatos Road over Los Gatos Creek 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 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 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Los Gatos Road over Los Gatos Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.