Scaroni RD over Majors Creek
PoorSanta Cruz County, California · 0.2 MI W of SR 1 · Structure no. 36C0129
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scaroni RD over Majors Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scaroni RD over Majors Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Scaroni RD over Majors Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Scaroni RD over Majors 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Scaroni RD over Majors Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Scaroni RD over Majors Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Scaroni RD over Majors Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.