Leigh Ave over Los Gatos Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · N of Hamilton Ave · Structure no. 37C0287
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 188 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2004 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Leigh Ave over Los Gatos Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Leigh Ave over Los Gatos Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,889 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 78 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Leigh Ave over Los Gatos Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Leigh Ave 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 March 2022.
How much traffic does Leigh Ave over Los Gatos Creek carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Leigh Ave over Los Gatos Creek?
The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Leigh Ave over Los Gatos Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.