State Route 129 over Salsipuedes Creek
PoorSanta Cruz County, California · 05-SCR-129-0.56 · Structure no. 36 0034
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 129 over Salsipuedes Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 129 over Salsipuedes Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 87 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,800 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 129 over Salsipuedes Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is State Route 129 over Salsipuedes Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 129 over Salsipuedes Creek carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is State Route 129 over Salsipuedes Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 129 over Salsipuedes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.