S Derrick Blvd over Los Gatos Creek
GoodFresno County, California · 0.3 MI North of Gale Ave · Structure no. 42C0473
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Derrick Blvd over Los Gatos Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Derrick Blvd over Los Gatos Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 100 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Derrick Blvd over Los Gatos Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is S Derrick Blvd 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 2021.
How much traffic does S Derrick Blvd over Los Gatos Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is S Derrick Blvd over Los Gatos Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns S Derrick Blvd over Los Gatos Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.