US Bridges

State Route 1 over Emeline Street

Fair

Santa Cruz County, California · 05-SCR-001-16.63-SCR · Structure no. 36 0105

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Emeline Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 1 over Emeline Street 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 130,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 197,131 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesEmeline Street
Location05-SCR-001-16.63-SCR
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates36.98929, -122.01776
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.4 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130,000 (2017)
Projected traffic197,131 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 State Route 1 over Emeline Street built?

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

What condition is State Route 1 over Emeline Street 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 State Route 1 over Emeline Street carry?

About 130,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over Emeline Street?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Emeline Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.