Buena Vista Ave over Llagas Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 0.5 MI W New Ave · Structure no. 37C0519
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,540
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buena Vista Ave over Llagas Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Buena Vista Ave over Llagas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,941 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buena Vista Ave over Llagas Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buena Vista Ave over 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Buena Vista Ave over Llagas Creek carry?
About 2,540 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Buena Vista Ave over Llagas Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Buena Vista Ave over Llagas Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.