Bear Crk RD over San Lorenzo River
FairSanta Cruz County, California · At State Route 9 · Structure no. 36C0084
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Crk RD over San Lorenzo River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bear Crk RD over San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,651 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Crk RD over San Lorenzo River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Crk RD over San Lorenzo River 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 Bear Crk RD over San Lorenzo River carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bear Crk RD over San Lorenzo River?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Crk RD over San Lorenzo River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.