US Bridges

Los Gatos Road over Los Gatos Creek

Fair

Fresno County, California · 14.9 MI W of Derrick Bl · Structure no. 42C0469

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Gatos Road over Los Gatos Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Los Gatos Road over Los Gatos Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 397 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 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
Location14.9 MI W of Derrick Bl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.24085, -120.59564
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 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 rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 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 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 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

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 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 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Los Gatos Road over Los Gatos Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.