Water Street over Branciforte Creek
FairSanta Cruz County, California · At Market Street · Structure no. 36C0090
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Water Street over Branciforte Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Water Street over Branciforte Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 101 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 100,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,245 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Water Street over Branciforte Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Water Street over Branciforte 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Water Street over Branciforte Creek carry?
About 100,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Water Street over Branciforte Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Water Street over Branciforte Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.