Swanton RD over Scott Creek
FairSanta Cruz County, California · 4.6 MI NW of SR 1 · Structure no. 36C0032
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Swanton RD over Scott Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swanton RD over Scott Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Swanton RD over Scott Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Swanton RD over Scott 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 Swanton RD over Scott Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Swanton RD over Scott Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Swanton RD over Scott Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.