US Bridges

Eureka Canyon RD over Corralitos Creek

Good

Santa Cruz County, California · North of Rider RD · Structure no. 36C0025

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eureka Canyon RD over Corralitos Creek is a concrete slab carrying Eureka Canyon RD over Corralitos Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesEureka Canyon RD
CrossesCorralitos Creek
LocationNorth of Rider RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.01626, -121.81588
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2014)
Projected traffic850 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Eureka Canyon RD over Corralitos Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eureka Canyon RD over Corralitos Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Eureka Canyon RD over Corralitos Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Eureka Canyon RD over Corralitos Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Eureka Canyon RD over Corralitos Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.