US Bridges

E Cliff DR over San Lorenzo River

Fair

Santa Cruz County, California · 0.1 MI N/O Buena Vista DR · Structure no. 36C0100

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
164 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,928
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Cliff DR over San Lorenzo River is a concrete tee beam carrying E Cliff DR over San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 14,928 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,418 by 2041. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE Cliff DR
CrossesSan Lorenzo River
Location0.1 MI N/O Buena Vista DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Cruz County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.96803, -122.01335
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,928 (2015)
Projected traffic48,418 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E Cliff DR over San Lorenzo River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Cliff DR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does E Cliff DR over San Lorenzo River carry?

About 14,928 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Cliff DR over San Lorenzo River?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E Cliff DR over San Lorenzo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.