Lincoln Ave over Los Gatos Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 0.3 MI S of I-280 · Structure no. 37C0199
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 87 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,000
- 2004 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lincoln Ave over Los Gatos Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lincoln Ave over Los Gatos Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,001 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 66 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 Lincoln Ave over Los Gatos Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lincoln 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Lincoln Ave over Los Gatos Creek carry?
About 27,000 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Lincoln Ave over Los Gatos Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Lincoln Ave over Los Gatos Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.