State Route 9 over Fall Creek
FairSanta Cruz County, California · 05-SCR-009-7.01 · Structure no. 36 0045
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,100
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 9 over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 9 over Fall Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 21,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,717 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 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 9 over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 9 over Fall 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 9 over Fall Creek carry?
About 21,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is State Route 9 over Fall Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 9 over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.