Forest Hill DR over Bear Creek
PoorSanta Cruz County, California · 0.2 MI W Bear Creek RD · Structure no. 36C0135
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forest Hill DR over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Hill DR over Bear Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Hill DR over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Hill DR over Bear 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 Forest Hill DR over Bear Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Forest Hill DR over Bear Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Hill DR over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.