US Bridges

S1-E152 Connector over State Route 1

Fair

Santa Cruz County, California · 05-SCR-001-R2.68-WAT · Structure no. 36 0084F

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
362 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S1-E152 Connector over State Route 1 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S1-E152 Connector over State Route 1 in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,555 by 2045. The structure is 362 ft (110.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS1-E152 Connector
CrossesState Route 1
Location05-SCR-001-R2.68-WAT
RouteState Highway 1
CountySanta Cruz County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.91962, -121.78968
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length362 ft (110.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2000)
Projected traffic10,555 by 2045
Trucks2%
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 S1-E152 Connector over State Route 1 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S1-E152 Connector over State Route 1 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does S1-E152 Connector over State Route 1 carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S1-E152 Connector over State Route 1?

The structure is 362 ft (110.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S1-E152 Connector over State Route 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.