US Bridges

Church ST over W Branch Llagas Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 0.2 MI N Ronan Ave · Structure no. 37C0363

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church ST over W Branch Llagas Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Church ST over W Branch Llagas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,484 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChurch ST
CrossesW Branch Llagas Creek
Location0.2 MI N Ronan Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.02762, -121.58182
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2012)
Projected traffic4,484 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 Church ST over W Branch Llagas Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church ST over W 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 Church ST over W Branch Llagas Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Church ST over W Branch Llagas Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Church ST over W Branch Llagas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.