US Bridges

Pasatiempo Oc over State Route 17

Good

Santa Cruz County, California · 05-SCR-017-0.74 · Structure no. 36 0076

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,575
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pasatiempo Oc over State Route 17 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pasatiempo Oc over State Route 17 in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,575 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,416 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesPasatiempo Oc
CrossesState Route 17
Location05-SCR-017-0.74
RouteCounty Highway 0E168
Coordinates36.99932, -122.02184
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,575 (2011)
Projected traffic5,416 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Pasatiempo Oc over State Route 17 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pasatiempo Oc over State Route 17 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 Pasatiempo Oc over State Route 17 carry?

About 4,575 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pasatiempo Oc over State Route 17?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pasatiempo Oc over State Route 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.