US Bridges

Edmundson Ave over Llagas Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · Oak Glen Ave · Structure no. 37C0820

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,410
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edmundson Ave over Llagas Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Edmundson Ave over Llagas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 2,410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,780 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEdmundson Ave
CrossesLlagas Creek
LocationOak Glen Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.09866, -121.67192
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,410 (2014)
Projected traffic2,780 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Edmundson Ave over Llagas Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edmundson Ave over Llagas 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 2023.

How much traffic does Edmundson Ave over Llagas Creek carry?

About 2,410 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Edmundson Ave over Llagas Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Edmundson Ave over Llagas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.