US Bridges

Los Gatos Road over Los Gatos Creek

Good

Fresno County, California · 17.9 MI W Derrick Blvd · Structure no. 42C0471

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Gatos Road over Los Gatos Creek is a concrete slab carrying Los Gatos Road over Los Gatos Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesLos Gatos Road
CrossesLos Gatos Creek
Location17.9 MI W Derrick Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.26916, -120.62781
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic193 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 1954, making it 71 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 50 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Los Gatos Road over Los Gatos Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Los Gatos Road over Los Gatos Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.