US Bridges

Santa Clara ST over Los Gatos Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Near Delmas Ave · Structure no. 37C0319

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1924
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,350
1999 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Clara ST over Los Gatos Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Santa Clara ST over Los Gatos Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1924, so it is 115 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 20,350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,311 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Clara ST
CrossesLos Gatos Creek
LocationNear Delmas Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.3319, -121.89947
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,350 (1999)
Projected traffic33,311 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Santa Clara ST over Los Gatos Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1924.

What condition is Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara ST over Los Gatos Creek carry?

About 20,350 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Santa Clara ST over Los Gatos Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Clara ST over Los Gatos Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.