US Bridges

State Route 1 SB over S17-OCEAN Off OCEAN-N17

Poor

Santa Cruz County, California · 05-SCR-001-17.19-SCR · Structure no. 36 0075L

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

About this bridge

State Route 1 SB over S17-OCEAN Off OCEAN-N17 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 1 SB over S17-OCEAN Off OCEAN-N17 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,508 by 2045. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 1 SB
CrossesS17-OCEAN Off OCEAN-N17
Location05-SCR-001-17.19-SCR
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates36.98651, -122.02341
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 1 SB over S17-OCEAN Off OCEAN-N17 built?

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

What condition is State Route 1 SB over S17-OCEAN Off OCEAN-N17 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 1 SB over S17-OCEAN Off OCEAN-N17 carry?

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

How long is State Route 1 SB over S17-OCEAN Off OCEAN-N17?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 SB over S17-OCEAN Off OCEAN-N17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.