US Bridges

Harkins Slough RD over State Route 1

Good

Santa Cruz County, California · 05-SCR-001-R2.27-WAT · Structure no. 36 0089

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harkins Slough RD over State Route 1 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harkins Slough RD over State Route 1 in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,781 by 2045. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesHarkins Slough RD
CrossesState Route 1
Location05-SCR-001-R2.27-WAT
RouteCity Street 0Z786
Coordinates36.91422, -121.7872
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (1998)
Projected traffic8,781 by 2045
Trucks3%
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 Harkins Slough RD over State Route 1 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harkins Slough RD over State Route 1 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Harkins Slough RD over State Route 1 carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Harkins Slough RD over State Route 1?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Harkins Slough RD over State Route 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.