US Bridges

Branciforte Drive over Branciforte Creek

Fair

Santa Cruz County, California · At Granite Drive · Structure no. 36C0002

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Branciforte Drive over Branciforte Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Branciforte Drive over Branciforte Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesBranciforte Drive
CrossesBranciforte Creek
LocationAt Granite Drive
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Cruz County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.01798, -121.99695
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2015)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Branciforte Drive over Branciforte Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Branciforte Drive over Branciforte Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Branciforte Drive over Branciforte Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Branciforte Drive over Branciforte Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Branciforte Drive over Branciforte Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.