US Bridges

State Route 1 SB over Park Avenue

Good

Santa Cruz County, California · 05-SCR-001-12.09-CPTL · Structure no. 36 0029L

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 SB over Park Avenue is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 1 SB over Park Avenue in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,001 by 2045. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 1 SB
CrossesPark Avenue
Location05-SCR-001-12.09-CPTL
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates36.98394, -121.93681
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2019)
Projected traffic66,001 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 1 SB over Park Avenue built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 SB over Park Avenue 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 SB over Park Avenue carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 SB over Park Avenue?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 SB over Park Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.