US Bridges

S17-S1 Connector over S17-N1 & S1-N17 Conns

Good

Santa Cruz County, California · 05-SCR-017-0.01-SCR · Structure no. 36 0069F

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S17-S1 Connector over S17-N1 & S1-N17 Conns is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S17-S1 Connector over S17-N1 & S1-N17 Conns in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1958, 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,995 by 2042. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS17-S1 Connector
CrossesS17-N1 & S1-N17 Conns
Location05-SCR-017-0.01-SCR
RouteState Highway 17
CountySanta Cruz County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.98964, -122.02163
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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2000)
Projected traffic25,995 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 S17-S1 Connector over S17-N1 & S1-N17 Conns built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is S17-S1 Connector over S17-N1 & S1-N17 Conns 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S17-S1 Connector over S17-N1 & S1-N17 Conns carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S17-S1 Connector over S17-N1 & S1-N17 Conns?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S17-S1 Connector over S17-N1 & S1-N17 Conns?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.