US Bridges

Watsonville Road over W Little Llagas Crk

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 0.2 MI W Monterey HWY · Structure no. 37C0377

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,430
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watsonville Road over W Little Llagas Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying Watsonville Road over W Little Llagas Crk in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,430 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,202 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWatsonville Road
CrossesW Little Llagas Crk
Location0.2 MI W Monterey HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.10458, -121.63812
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 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 loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,430 (2014)
Projected traffic10,202 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Watsonville Road over W Little Llagas Crk built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watsonville Road over W Little Llagas Crk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Watsonville Road over W Little Llagas Crk carry?

About 4,430 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Watsonville Road over W Little Llagas Crk?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Watsonville Road over W Little Llagas Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.