State Route 1 over Aptos Crk & Spreckels DR
GoodSanta Cruz County, California · 05-SCR-001-10.01 · Structure no. 36 0011
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 260 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 78,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 1 over Aptos Crk & Spreckels DR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 1 over Aptos Crk & Spreckels DR in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 78,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 133,770 by 2043. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 1 over Aptos Crk & Spreckels DR built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 1 over Aptos Crk & Spreckels DR 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 1 over Aptos Crk & Spreckels DR carry?
About 78,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is State Route 1 over Aptos Crk & Spreckels DR?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 1 over Aptos Crk & Spreckels DR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.