US Bridges

Soquel Canyon Pkwy over State Route 71

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-071-R4.93-CHNH · Structure no. 54 1132

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
344 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Soquel Canyon Pkwy over State Route 71 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Soquel Canyon Pkwy over State Route 71 in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,403 by 2041. The structure is 344 ft (105 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSoquel Canyon Pkwy
CrossesState Route 71
Location08-SBD-071-R4.93-CHNH
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.96849, -117.68959
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length344 ft (105 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.7 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2020)
Projected traffic20,403 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Soquel Canyon Pkwy over State Route 71 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Soquel Canyon Pkwy over State Route 71 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 2023.

How much traffic does Soquel Canyon Pkwy over State Route 71 carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Soquel Canyon Pkwy over State Route 71?

The structure is 344 ft (105 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Soquel Canyon Pkwy over State Route 71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.