Capitola Avenue over State Route 1
GoodSanta Cruz County, California · 05-SCR-001-12.93-CPTL · Structure no. 36 0024
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,316
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Capitola Avenue over State Route 1 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Capitola Avenue over State Route 1 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 17,316 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,679 by 2045. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Capitola Avenue over State Route 1 built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Capitola Avenue 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Capitola Avenue over State Route 1 carry?
About 17,316 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Capitola Avenue over State Route 1?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Capitola Avenue over State Route 1?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.