Wrights Station RD over Los Gatos Creek
PoorSanta Clara County, California · 1.5 MI N/O Morrill RD · Structure no. 37C0584
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 147 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wrights Station RD over Los Gatos Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Wrights Station RD over Los Gatos Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 108 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wrights Station RD over Los Gatos Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Wrights Station RD over Los Gatos Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Wrights Station RD over Los Gatos Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wrights Station RD over Los Gatos Creek?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Wrights Station RD over Los Gatos Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.