US Bridges

Rucker Ave over Llagas Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · Btwn SH 101/NEW Ave · Structure no. 37C0566

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,090
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rucker Ave over Llagas Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rucker Ave over Llagas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,090 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,244 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRucker Ave
CrossesLlagas Creek
LocationBtwn SH 101/NEW Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.0575, -121.57019
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,090 (2014)
Projected traffic2,244 by 2044
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 Rucker Ave over Llagas Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rucker Ave over 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 Rucker Ave over Llagas Creek carry?

About 2,090 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rucker Ave over Llagas Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rucker Ave over Llagas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.