US Bridges

Masten Ave. over Llagas Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 0.5 MI E/O SH 101 · Structure no. 37C0170

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,380
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Masten Ave. over Llagas Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Masten Ave. over Llagas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5,380 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,810 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMasten Ave.
CrossesLlagas Creek
Location0.5 MI E/O SH 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.06201, -121.57711
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,380 (2014)
Projected traffic14,810 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 Masten Ave. over Llagas Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Masten 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 Masten Ave. over Llagas Creek carry?

About 5,380 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Masten Ave. over Llagas Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Masten Ave. over Llagas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.