State Route 1 over Branciforte Creek
GoodSanta Cruz County, California · 05-SCR-001-16.43-SCR · Structure no. 36 0060
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 88,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 1 over Branciforte Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 1 over Branciforte Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 67 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 88,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,783 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 1 over Branciforte Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is State Route 1 over Branciforte Creek 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 over Branciforte Creek carry?
About 88,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is State Route 1 over Branciforte Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 1 over Branciforte Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.