US Bridges

White Road over Branch of Corralitos Crk

Good

Santa Cruz County, California · 0.1 MI West Freedom Blvd · Structure no. 36C0122

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Road over Branch of Corralitos Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying White Road over Branch of Corralitos Crk in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWhite Road
CrossesBranch of Corralitos Crk
Location0.1 MI West Freedom Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.9711, -121.82038
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2016)
Projected traffic1,600 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 SystemNo

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 White Road over Branch of Corralitos Crk built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Road over Branch of Corralitos Crk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does White Road over Branch of Corralitos Crk carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is White Road over Branch of Corralitos Crk?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns White Road over Branch of Corralitos Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.