State Route 1 NB over Buena Vista Drive
GoodSanta Cruz County, California · 05-SCR-001-R4.07 · Structure no. 36 0092R
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 111 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 1 NB over Buena Vista Drive is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 1 NB over Buena Vista Drive in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,109 by 2045. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 1 NB over Buena Vista Drive built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 1 NB over Buena Vista Drive 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 State Route 1 NB over Buena Vista Drive carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is State Route 1 NB over Buena Vista Drive?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 1 NB over Buena Vista Drive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.