State Route 17 over Los Gatos Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-017-12.03-CMB · Structure no. 37 0134
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 151,200
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 17 over Los Gatos Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 17 over Los Gatos Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 66 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 6 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 151,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200,973 by 2044. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 17 over Los Gatos Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is State Route 17 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 17 over Los Gatos Creek carry?
About 151,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is State Route 17 over Los Gatos Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 17 over Los Gatos Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.