US Bridges

E Zayante RD over Zayante Creek

Fair

Santa Cruz County, California · 2.8 MI N Graham Hill RD · Structure no. 36C0036

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Zayante RD over Zayante Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Zayante RD over Zayante Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,077 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Zayante RD
CrossesZayante Creek
Location2.8 MI N Graham Hill RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.08173, -122.05048
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2016)
Projected traffic6,077 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 E Zayante RD over Zayante Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Zayante RD over Zayante 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does E Zayante RD over Zayante Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E Zayante RD over Zayante Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns E Zayante RD over Zayante Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.