US Bridges

East Cliff Drive over UP RR

Good

Santa Cruz County, California · At Murray ST · Structure no. 36C0106

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Cliff Drive over UP RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying East Cliff Drive over UP RR 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,807 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Cliff Drive
CrossesUP RR
LocationAt Murray ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Cruz County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.96623, -122.01213
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2015)
Projected traffic40,807 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Cliff Drive over UP RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Cliff Drive over UP RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does East Cliff Drive over UP RR carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is East Cliff Drive over UP RR?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns East Cliff Drive over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.