US Bridges

Auzerias ST over Los Gatos Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 0.65 MI E Meridian Ave · Structure no. 37C0269

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auzerias ST over Los Gatos Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Auzerias ST over Los Gatos Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,666 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAuzerias ST
CrossesLos Gatos Creek
Location0.65 MI E Meridian Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.3212, -121.90289
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2000)
Projected traffic11,666 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Auzerias ST over Los Gatos Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auzerias ST 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 Auzerias ST over Los Gatos Creek carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Auzerias ST over Los Gatos Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Auzerias ST over Los Gatos Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.