Riverside Ave over San Lorenzo River
FairSanta Cruz County, California · 50 S San Lorenzo Blvd · Structure no. 36C0099
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 284 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,577
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverside Ave over San Lorenzo River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Riverside Ave over San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 22,577 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,912 by 2040. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 73 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riverside Ave over San Lorenzo River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Riverside Ave 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 Riverside Ave over San Lorenzo River carry?
About 22,577 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Riverside Ave over San Lorenzo River?
The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Riverside Ave over San Lorenzo River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.