US Bridges

Creekside Way over Los Gatos Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Intx With Campisi Way · Structure no. 37C0360

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,509
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creekside Way over Los Gatos Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creekside Way over Los Gatos Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1989, 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 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 11,509 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,842 by 2045. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCreekside Way
CrossesLos Gatos Creek
LocationIntx With Campisi Way
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.29208, -121.93437
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,509 (2020)
Projected traffic33,842 by 2045
Trucks3%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Creekside Way over Los Gatos Creek built?

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

What condition is Creekside Way 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Creekside Way over Los Gatos Creek carry?

About 11,509 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Creekside Way over Los Gatos Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Creekside Way over Los Gatos Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.