Two Bar RD over Two Bar Creek
FairSanta Cruz County, California · 2.7 MI E of SR 9 · Structure no. 36C0063
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Two Bar RD over Two Bar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Two Bar RD over Two Bar Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Two Bar RD over Two Bar Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Two Bar RD over Two Bar 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Two Bar RD over Two Bar Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Two Bar RD over Two Bar Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Two Bar RD over Two Bar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.