US Bridges

Eureka Canyon RD over Corralitos Creek

Good

Santa Cruz County, California · 6.1 KM N Browns Vly RD · Structure no. 36C0026

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2016 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 1987, so it is 38 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesEureka Canyon RD
CrossesCorralitos Creek
Location6.1 KM N Browns Vly RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.03591, -121.82016
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2016)
Projected traffic850 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 1987, making it 38 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 (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eureka Canyon RD over Corralitos Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Eureka Canyon RD over Corralitos Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.