US Bridges

Airport Blvd over Corralitos Creek

Fair

Santa Cruz County, California · 0.2 MI N Freedom Blvd · Structure no. 36C0112

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Blvd over Corralitos Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Airport Blvd over Corralitos Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 6 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Blvd
CrossesCorralitos Creek
Location0.2 MI N Freedom Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Cruz County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.94139, -121.77345
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating77.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2016)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Blvd over Corralitos Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Blvd over Corralitos Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Blvd over Corralitos Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Airport Blvd over Corralitos Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Blvd over Corralitos Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.