Water ST over San Lorenzo River
FairSanta Cruz County, California · 0.2 MI W Ocean ST · Structure no. 36C0089
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 328 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Water ST over San Lorenzo River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Water ST over San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 58 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 96 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Water ST over San Lorenzo River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Water ST 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Water ST over San Lorenzo River carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Water ST over San Lorenzo River?
The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns Water ST over San Lorenzo River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.