US Bridges

Camino Arroyo ST over West Branch Llagas Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 500 Ft South of Gilman RD · Structure no. 37C0427

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,100
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camino Arroyo ST over West Branch Llagas Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Camino Arroyo ST over West Branch Llagas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 25,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,836 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCamino Arroyo ST
CrossesWest Branch Llagas Creek
Location500 Ft South of Gilman RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.00946, -121.55489
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,100 (2012)
Projected traffic31,836 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Camino Arroyo ST over West Branch Llagas Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camino Arroyo ST 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 Camino Arroyo ST over West Branch Llagas Creek carry?

About 25,100 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Camino Arroyo ST over West Branch Llagas Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Camino Arroyo ST over West Branch Llagas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.