US Bridges

Bloomfield Ave over Llagas Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 0.5 MI S Frasier Lake RD · Structure no. 37C0015

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,970
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bloomfield Ave over Llagas Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bloomfield Ave over Llagas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 4,970 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,176 by 2042. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBloomfield Ave
CrossesLlagas Creek
Location0.5 MI S Frasier Lake RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.97595, -121.51251
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,970 (2014)
Projected traffic1,176 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Bloomfield Ave over Llagas Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bloomfield Ave over Llagas 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bloomfield Ave over Llagas Creek carry?

About 4,970 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bloomfield Ave over Llagas Creek?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bloomfield Ave over Llagas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.