Redwood Retreat RD over Little Arthur Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · 0.3 MI W Watsonville RD · Structure no. 37C0562
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Redwood Retreat RD over Little Arthur Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Redwood Retreat RD over Little Arthur Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Redwood Retreat RD over Little Arthur Creek built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is Redwood Retreat RD over Little Arthur Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Redwood Retreat RD over Little Arthur Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Redwood Retreat RD over Little Arthur Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Redwood Retreat RD over Little Arthur Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.