US Bridges

Montgmry & Park Av over Los Gatos Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · Bet Park & San Carlos · Structure no. 37C0723

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,550
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montgmry & Park Av over Los Gatos Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Montgmry & Park Av over Los Gatos Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 10,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,962 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMontgmry & Park Av
CrossesLos Gatos Creek
LocationBet Park & San Carlos
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.32537, -121.90108
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,550 (2009)
Projected traffic27,962 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Montgmry & Park Av over Los Gatos Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montgmry & Park Av over Los Gatos 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Montgmry & Park Av over Los Gatos Creek carry?

About 10,550 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Montgmry & Park Av over Los Gatos Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Montgmry & Park Av over Los Gatos Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.