Soquel Ave over San Lorenzo River
FairSanta Cruz County, California · 0.1 MI W Ocean ST · Structure no. 36C0105
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 450 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,788
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Soquel Ave over San Lorenzo River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Soquel Ave over San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 12,788 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,912 by 2040. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Soquel Ave over San Lorenzo River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Soquel 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 Soquel Ave over San Lorenzo River carry?
About 12,788 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Soquel Ave over San Lorenzo River?
The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Soquel Ave over San Lorenzo River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.