US Bridges

LA Fonda Avenue over State Route 1

Good

Santa Cruz County, California · 05-SCR-001-15.25-SCR · Structure no. 36 0115

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,410
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Fonda Avenue over State Route 1 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying LA Fonda Avenue over State Route 1 in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5,410 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,948 by 2041. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLA Fonda Avenue
CrossesState Route 1
Location05-SCR-001-15.25-SCR
RouteCity Street 0E181
Coordinates36.98776, -121.99312
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,410 (2017)
Projected traffic6,948 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 LA Fonda Avenue over State Route 1 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Fonda Avenue 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does LA Fonda Avenue over State Route 1 carry?

About 5,410 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is LA Fonda Avenue over State Route 1?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns LA Fonda Avenue over State Route 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.