State Route 129 over Coward Creek
FairSanta Cruz County, California · 05-SCR-129-2.56 · Structure no. 36 0040
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 55 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 129 over Coward Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 129 over Coward Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 43 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 129 over Coward Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 129 over Coward Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 129 over Coward Creek carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is State Route 129 over Coward Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 129 over Coward Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.