Granite Creek Road over State Route 17
PoorSanta Cruz County, California · 05-SCR-017-5.45-SCTV · Structure no. 36 0058
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 257 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,900
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Granite Creek Road over State Route 17 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Granite Creek Road over State Route 17 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 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,638 by 2046. The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Granite Creek Road over State Route 17 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Granite Creek Road over State Route 17 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 Granite Creek Road over State Route 17 carry?
About 10,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Granite Creek Road over State Route 17?
The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Granite Creek Road over State Route 17?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.