San Fernando ST over Los Gatos Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · West of HWY 87 · Structure no. 37C0267
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,270
- 2005 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
San Fernando ST over Los Gatos Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying San Fernando ST over Los Gatos Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 8,270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,862 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was San Fernando ST over Los Gatos Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is San Fernando ST over Los Gatos Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does San Fernando ST over Los Gatos Creek carry?
About 8,270 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is San Fernando ST over Los Gatos Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns San Fernando ST over Los Gatos Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.