US Bridges

Blossom Hill RD over Los Gatos Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Near SH 17 · Structure no. 37C0104

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blossom Hill RD over Los Gatos Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blossom Hill RD over Los Gatos Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,274 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBlossom Hill RD
CrossesLos Gatos Creek
LocationNear SH 17
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.23429, -121.97385
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2010)
Projected traffic26,274 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Blossom Hill RD over Los Gatos Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blossom Hill RD 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 2022.

How much traffic does Blossom Hill RD over Los Gatos Creek carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Blossom Hill RD over Los Gatos Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Blossom Hill RD over Los Gatos Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.