Watsonville RD over Uvas Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 1.2 MI N Hecker Pass HWY · Structure no. 37C0049
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 248 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,880
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watsonville RD over Uvas Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Watsonville RD over Uvas 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 2,880 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,101 by 2042. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Watsonville RD over Uvas Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watsonville RD over Uvas 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Watsonville RD over Uvas Creek carry?
About 2,880 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Watsonville RD over Uvas Creek?
The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Watsonville RD over Uvas Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.