Meridian ST over Los Gatos Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · Near Mckinley Ave · Structure no. 37C0280
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1949
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 43,000
- 2004 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meridian ST over Los Gatos Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Meridian ST over Los Gatos Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 125 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 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,482 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 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 Meridian ST over Los Gatos Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.
What condition is Meridian 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 Meridian ST over Los Gatos Creek carry?
About 43,000 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Meridian ST over Los Gatos Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Meridian ST over Los Gatos Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.