Hamilton Ave over Los Gatos Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · Near Bascom Ave · Structure no. 37C0157
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 56,709
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hamilton Ave over Los Gatos Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hamilton Ave over Los Gatos Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 65 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 56,709 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,045 by 2045. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hamilton Ave over Los Gatos Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Hamilton Ave 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Hamilton Ave over Los Gatos Creek carry?
About 56,709 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Hamilton Ave over Los Gatos Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.
Who owns Hamilton Ave over Los Gatos Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.