US Bridges

Edmundson Ave over Little Llagas Crk

Good

Santa Clara County, California · Sunnyside Ave · Structure no. 37C0168

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,410
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edmundson Ave over Little Llagas Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Edmundson Ave over Little Llagas Crk in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 110 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 2,410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,254 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEdmundson Ave
CrossesLittle Llagas Crk
LocationSunnyside Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.10606, -121.65756
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,410 (2014)
Projected traffic3,254 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edmundson Ave over Little Llagas Crk built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Edmundson Ave over Little Llagas Crk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Edmundson Ave over Little Llagas Crk carry?

About 2,410 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Edmundson Ave over Little Llagas Crk?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Edmundson Ave over Little Llagas Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.