San Tomas Expwy over Los Gatos Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 0.01 MI N SH 17 · Structure no. 37C0053
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 149 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 62,140
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
San Tomas Expwy over Los Gatos Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying San Tomas Expwy over Los Gatos Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 62,140 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,469 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was San Tomas Expwy over Los Gatos Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is San Tomas Expwy 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 2022.
How much traffic does San Tomas Expwy over Los Gatos Creek carry?
About 62,140 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is San Tomas Expwy over Los Gatos Creek?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.
Who owns San Tomas Expwy over Los Gatos Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.