US Bridges

Murray Ave over West Branch Llagas Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 0.5 MI N Leavesley RD · Structure no. 37C0339

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,670
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murray Ave over West Branch Llagas Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Murray Ave over West Branch Llagas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,670 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,968 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMurray Ave
CrossesWest Branch Llagas Creek
Location0.5 MI N Leavesley RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.02797, -121.57256
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,670 (2012)
Projected traffic2,968 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Murray Ave over West Branch Llagas Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murray Ave over West Branch Llagas 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 2022.

How much traffic does Murray Ave over West Branch Llagas Creek carry?

About 1,670 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Murray Ave over West Branch Llagas Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Murray Ave over West Branch Llagas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.