US Bridges

Laguna Ave over Fisher Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 0.1 MI W Santa Teresa Blv · Structure no. 37C0548

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laguna Ave over Fisher Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Laguna Ave over Fisher Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLaguna Ave
CrossesFisher Creek
Location0.1 MI W Santa Teresa Blv
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.18982, -121.73343
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2010)
Projected traffic197 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Laguna Ave over Fisher Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laguna Ave over Fisher 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Laguna Ave over Fisher Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Laguna Ave over Fisher Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Laguna Ave over Fisher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.