US Bridges

Farrell Ave over West Branch Llagas Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 0.2 MI W Monterey RD · Structure no. 37C0352

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,184
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farrell Ave over West Branch Llagas Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Farrell Ave over West Branch Llagas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 36 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 3,184 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,244 by 2046. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFarrell Ave
CrossesWest Branch Llagas Creek
Location0.2 MI W Monterey RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.03046, -121.58484
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,184 (2012)
Projected traffic6,244 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 Farrell Ave over West Branch Llagas Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Farrell Ave over West Branch 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 December 2024.

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

About 3,184 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Farrell Ave over West Branch Llagas Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Farrell Ave over West Branch Llagas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.