Soquel Drive over State Route 1
GoodSanta Cruz County, California · 05-SCR-001-14.86 · Structure no. 36 0064
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 220 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,896
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Soquel Drive over State Route 1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Soquel Drive over State Route 1 in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 77 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 28,896 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,836 by 2045. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Soquel Drive over State Route 1 built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Soquel Drive over State Route 1 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 Soquel Drive over State Route 1 carry?
About 28,896 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Soquel Drive over State Route 1?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns Soquel Drive over State Route 1?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.