Valencia RD over Valencia Creek
FairSanta Cruz County, California · @ Bear Valley Road · Structure no. 36C0116
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valencia RD over Valencia Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Valencia RD over Valencia Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 90 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valencia RD over Valencia Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Valencia RD over Valencia 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 Valencia RD over Valencia Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Valencia RD over Valencia Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Valencia RD over Valencia Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.