US Bridges

Glen Arbor RD over San Lorenzo River

Fair

Santa Cruz County, California · E/O SR 9 · Structure no. 36C0040

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glen Arbor RD over San Lorenzo River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Glen Arbor RD over San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,354 by 2042. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGlen Arbor RD
CrossesSan Lorenzo River
LocationE/O SR 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.07416, -122.08435
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2015)
Projected traffic15,354 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Glen Arbor RD over San Lorenzo River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glen Arbor RD over San Lorenzo River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Glen Arbor RD over San Lorenzo River carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Glen Arbor RD over San Lorenzo River?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Glen Arbor RD over San Lorenzo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.