Swanton RD over Little Creek
GoodSanta Cruz County, California · 2.8 MI NW of SR 1 · Structure no. 36C0119
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Swanton RD over Little Creek is a concrete slab carrying Swanton RD over Little Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Swanton RD over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Swanton RD over Little Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Swanton RD over Little Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Swanton RD over Little Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Swanton RD over Little Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.