State Route 280 over Los Gatos Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-280-R3.19-SJS · Structure no. 37 0265R
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 184 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 98,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 280 over Los Gatos Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 280 over Los Gatos Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 98,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 146,833 by 2041. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 280 over Los Gatos Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 280 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 280 over Los Gatos Creek carry?
About 98,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Route 280 over Los Gatos Creek?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 280 over Los Gatos Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.