Rancho Rio Avenue over Newell Creek
PoorSanta Cruz County, California · 0.1 MI E Newell Creek RD · Structure no. 36C0128
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rancho Rio Avenue over Newell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rancho Rio Avenue over Newell Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rancho Rio Avenue over Newell Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rancho Rio Avenue over Newell Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Rancho Rio Avenue over Newell Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rancho Rio Avenue over Newell Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Rancho Rio Avenue over Newell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.