State Route 17 over Glen Canyon Road
GoodSanta Cruz County, California · 05-SCR-017-3.56-SCTV · Structure no. 36 0067
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 17 over Glen Canyon Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 17 over Glen Canyon Road 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 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 56,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,684 by 2039. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 State Route 17 over Glen Canyon Road built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 17 over Glen Canyon Road 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 May 2022.
How much traffic does State Route 17 over Glen Canyon Road carry?
About 56,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is State Route 17 over Glen Canyon Road?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 17 over Glen Canyon Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.