Murray-Eaton ST over Woods Lagoon
PoorSanta Cruz County, California · W/O Int/O Luke Ave · Structure no. 36C0108
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 543 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Murray-Eaton ST over Woods Lagoon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Murray-Eaton ST over Woods Lagoon in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,706 by 2041. The structure is 543 ft (165.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Murray-Eaton ST over Woods Lagoon built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Murray-Eaton ST over Woods Lagoon 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 Murray-Eaton ST over Woods Lagoon carry?
About 25,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Murray-Eaton ST over Woods Lagoon?
The structure is 543 ft (165.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Murray-Eaton ST over Woods Lagoon?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.