US Bridges

State Route 152 over Corralitos Creek

Good

Santa Cruz County, California · 05-SCR-152-1.94 · Structure no. 36 0001

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 152 over Corralitos Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 152 over Corralitos Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 89 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 152
CrossesCorralitos Creek
Location05-SCR-152-1.94
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates36.93511, -121.74323
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2020)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 State Route 152 over Corralitos Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is State Route 152 over Corralitos 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 152 over Corralitos Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Route 152 over Corralitos Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 152 over Corralitos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.