US Bridges

Watsonville Road over W. Little Llagas Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Jwo Monterey Road · Structure no. 37C0439

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watsonville Road over W. Little Llagas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Watsonville Road over W. Little Llagas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,323 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWatsonville Road
CrossesW. Little Llagas Creek
LocationJwo Monterey Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.10734, -121.6358
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2012)
Projected traffic5,323 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Watsonville Road over W. Little Llagas Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watsonville Road over W. Little Llagas 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 January 2022.

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

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Watsonville Road over W. Little Llagas Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Watsonville Road over W. Little Llagas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.