Varni Road over Los Corralitos Creek
FairSanta Cruz County, California · 0.3 MI W of Amesti RD · Structure no. 36C0126
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Varni Road over Los Corralitos Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Varni Road over Los Corralitos Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Varni Road over Los Corralitos Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Varni Road over Los 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 Varni Road over Los Corralitos Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Varni Road over Los Corralitos Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Varni Road over Los Corralitos Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.