US Bridges

Green Valley RD over Corralitos Creek

Fair

Santa Cruz County, California · 0.3 MI NE of Freedom Blvd · Structure no. 36C0081

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Valley RD over Corralitos Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Green Valley RD over Corralitos Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 78 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 6 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,500 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGreen Valley RD
CrossesCorralitos Creek
Location0.3 MI NE of Freedom Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.93893, -121.77036
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2016)
Projected traffic25,500 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Green Valley RD over Corralitos Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Green Valley RD over Corralitos 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Green Valley RD over Corralitos Creek carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Green Valley RD over Corralitos Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Green Valley RD over Corralitos Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.