Pleasant Way over San Lorenzo River
PoorSanta Cruz County, California · 0.1 MI W of SR 9 · Structure no. 36C0070
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pleasant Way over San Lorenzo River is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pleasant Way over San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pleasant Way over San Lorenzo River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pleasant Way over San Lorenzo River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Pleasant Way over San Lorenzo River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Pleasant Way over San Lorenzo River?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Pleasant Way over San Lorenzo River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.