Freedom Boulevard over State Route 1
GoodSanta Cruz County, California · 05-SCR-001-8.35 · Structure no. 36 0022
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 201 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,700
- 1998 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Freedom Boulevard over State Route 1 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Freedom Boulevard over State Route 1 in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,904 by 2045. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Freedom Boulevard over State Route 1 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Freedom Boulevard over State Route 1 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Freedom Boulevard over State Route 1 carry?
About 10,700 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Freedom Boulevard over State Route 1?
The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Freedom Boulevard over State Route 1?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.