US Bridges

Mt Hermon RD over Bean Creek

Fair

Santa Cruz County, California · 1.8 MI E Graham Hill RD · Structure no. 36C0094

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,400
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Hermon RD over Bean Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mt Hermon RD over Bean Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 19,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,791 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMt Hermon RD
CrossesBean Creek
Location1.8 MI E Graham Hill RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.05516, -122.04134
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,400 (2013)
Projected traffic19,791 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Mt Hermon RD over Bean Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Hermon RD over Bean 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mt Hermon RD over Bean Creek carry?

About 19,400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mt Hermon RD over Bean Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Mt Hermon RD over Bean Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.