US Bridges

Church Ave over Little Llagas Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 0.3 MI E of SH 101 · Structure no. 37C0526

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,290
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Ave over Little Llagas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Church Ave over Little Llagas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,665 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesChurch Ave
CrossesLittle Llagas Creek
Location0.3 MI E of SH 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.07304, -121.58505
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,290 (2014)
Projected traffic1,665 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 Little Llagas Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Ave over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Church Ave over Little Llagas Creek carry?

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

How long is Church Ave over Little Llagas Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Church Ave over Little Llagas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.