US Bridges

Bella Vista Ave over Saratoga Los Gatos RD

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · At Saratoga Ave · Structure no. 37C0030

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bella Vista Ave over Saratoga Los Gatos RD is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Bella Vista Ave over Saratoga Los Gatos RD in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 838 by 2044. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBella Vista Ave
CrossesSaratoga Los Gatos RD
LocationAt Saratoga Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.22547, -121.97092
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2010)
Projected traffic838 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bella Vista Ave over Saratoga Los Gatos RD built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bella Vista Ave over Saratoga Los Gatos RD 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 Bella Vista Ave over Saratoga Los Gatos RD carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bella Vista Ave over Saratoga Los Gatos RD?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bella Vista Ave over Saratoga Los Gatos RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.