US Bridges

State Route 1 SB over Ocean Street

Good

Santa Cruz County, California · 05-SCR-001-17.24-SCR · Structure no. 36 0070L

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 SB over Ocean Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 1 SB over Ocean Street in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,508 by 2045. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 1 SB
CrossesOcean Street
Location05-SCR-001-17.24-SCR
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates36.98598, -122.02432
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2017)
Projected traffic50,508 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 State Route 1 SB over Ocean Street built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 SB over Ocean Street 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 SB over Ocean Street carry?

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

How long is State Route 1 SB over Ocean Street?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 SB over Ocean Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.