US Bridges

Branciforte Avenue over State Route 1

Fair

Santa Cruz County, California · 05-SCR-001-16.24-SCR · Structure no. 36 0104

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Branciforte Avenue over State Route 1 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Branciforte Avenue over State Route 1 in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,193 by 2045. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBranciforte Avenue
CrossesState Route 1
Location05-SCR-001-16.24-SCR
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Cruz County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.98827, -122.01097
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2017)
Projected traffic16,193 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 Branciforte Avenue over State Route 1 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Branciforte Avenue 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Branciforte Avenue over State Route 1 carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Branciforte Avenue over State Route 1?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Branciforte Avenue over State Route 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.