Porter Street over Soquel Creek
PoorSanta Cruz County, California · 0.1 MI N of SR 1 · Structure no. 36C0067
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,200
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Porter Street over Soquel Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Porter Street over Soquel Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Porter Street over Soquel Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Porter Street over Soquel Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Porter Street over Soquel Creek carry?
About 11,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Porter Street over Soquel Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Porter Street over Soquel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.