US Bridges

LA Crosse DR over Little Llagas Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · S/O Vineyard Blvd · Structure no. 37C0329

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Crosse DR over Little Llagas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying LA Crosse DR over Little Llagas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 641 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA Crosse DR
CrossesLittle Llagas Creek
LocationS/O Vineyard Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.1082, -121.64231
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2010)
Projected traffic641 by 2044
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 LA Crosse DR over Little Llagas Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is LA Crosse DR over Little Llagas 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does LA Crosse DR over Little Llagas Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is LA Crosse DR over Little Llagas Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns LA Crosse DR over Little Llagas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.