Watsonville RD over Llagas Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · Bowden Ave · Structure no. 37C0092
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,430
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watsonville RD over Llagas Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Watsonville RD over Llagas 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 4,430 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,141 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 46 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watsonville RD over Llagas Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watsonville RD 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Watsonville RD over Llagas Creek carry?
About 4,430 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Watsonville RD over Llagas Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Watsonville RD over Llagas Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.