Aldercroft Hts RD over Los Gatos Creek
PoorPosted for loadSanta Clara County, California · 2.38 MI S Los Gatos Sc RD · Structure no. 37C0508
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Aldercroft Hts RD over Los Gatos Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aldercroft Hts RD over Los Gatos Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Aldercroft Hts RD over Los Gatos Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Aldercroft Hts RD over Los Gatos Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Aldercroft Hts RD over Los Gatos Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Aldercroft Hts RD over Los Gatos Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Aldercroft Hts RD over Los Gatos Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.