US Bridges

Church Ave over Llagas Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 0.3 MI W SH 101 · Structure no. 37C0525

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,290
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Ave over Llagas Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Church 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 1,290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,054 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesChurch Ave
CrossesLlagas Creek
Location0.3 MI W SH 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.06918, -121.59598
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,290 (2014)
Projected traffic2,054 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Church Ave over Llagas Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church 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 Church Ave over Llagas Creek carry?

About 1,290 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Church Ave over Llagas Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Church Ave over Llagas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.