US Bridges

San Martin Ave over Llagas Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 0.3 MI E/O Monterey HWY · Structure no. 37C0169

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,230
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Martin Ave over Llagas Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying San Martin Ave over Llagas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 77 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 7,230 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,965 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSan Martin Ave
CrossesLlagas Creek
Location0.3 MI E/O Monterey HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.08664, -121.60544
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,230 (2014)
Projected traffic9,965 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 San Martin Ave over Llagas Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is San Martin Ave 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does San Martin Ave over Llagas Creek carry?

About 7,230 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is San Martin Ave over Llagas Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns San Martin Ave over Llagas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.