Glen Canyon RD over Branciforte Creek
PoorSanta Cruz County, California · 0.1 MI N Branciforte DR · Structure no. 36C0107
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glen Canyon RD over Branciforte Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Glen Canyon RD over Branciforte Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,788 by 2040. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Glen Canyon RD over Branciforte Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Glen Canyon RD over Branciforte Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Glen Canyon RD over Branciforte Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Glen Canyon RD over Branciforte Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Glen Canyon RD over Branciforte Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.