Stockton Ave over Soquel Creek
PoorSanta Cruz County, California · At the Esplanade · Structure no. 36C0110
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stockton Ave over Soquel Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stockton Ave over Soquel Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,403 by 2041. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stockton Ave over Soquel Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stockton Ave over Soquel 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Stockton Ave over Soquel Creek carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Stockton Ave over Soquel Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Stockton Ave over Soquel Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.