US Bridges

N1-EMELINE Ave Off over Branciforte Creek

Good

Santa Cruz County, California · 05-SCR-001-16.43-SCR · Structure no. 36 0060S

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N1-EMELINE Ave Off over Branciforte Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N1-EMELINE Ave Off over Branciforte Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,470 by 2045. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesN1-EMELINE Ave Off
CrossesBranciforte Creek
Location05-SCR-001-16.43-SCR
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates36.98893, -122.01436
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2017)
Projected traffic42,470 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N1-EMELINE Ave Off over Branciforte Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is N1-EMELINE Ave Off 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 N1-EMELINE Ave Off over Branciforte Creek carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N1-EMELINE Ave Off over Branciforte Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns N1-EMELINE Ave Off over Branciforte Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.