Ocean ST over Branciforte Creek
FairSanta Cruz County, California · Near Dakota Ave · Structure no. 36C0098
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ocean ST over Branciforte Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ocean ST over Branciforte Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 62 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ocean ST over Branciforte Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Ocean ST 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 Ocean ST over Branciforte Creek carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ocean ST over Branciforte Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns Ocean ST over Branciforte Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.