Miles Ave over Los Gatos Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · Near Edelen Ave · Structure no. 37C0014
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Miles Ave over Los Gatos Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Miles Ave over Los Gatos Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 767 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Miles Ave over Los Gatos Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Miles Ave 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Miles Ave over Los Gatos Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Miles Ave over Los Gatos Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Miles Ave over Los Gatos Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.