US Bridges

Glenwood DR over Bean Creek

Good

Santa Cruz County, California · 2.3 MI N Scotts Vly DR · Structure no. 36C0048

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenwood DR over Bean Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Glenwood DR over Bean Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 510 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGlenwood DR
CrossesBean Creek
Location2.3 MI N Scotts Vly DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.09763, -121.99712
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2013)
Projected traffic510 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenwood DR over Bean Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenwood DR over Bean 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Glenwood DR over Bean Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Glenwood DR over Bean Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Glenwood DR over Bean Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.