Brimblecom RD over San Lorenzo River
PoorSanta Cruz County, California · .1 MI W/O SR 9 · Structure no. 36C0136
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 105 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brimblecom RD over San Lorenzo River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brimblecom RD over San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Brimblecom RD over San Lorenzo River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brimblecom RD over San Lorenzo River 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 Brimblecom RD over San Lorenzo River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Brimblecom RD over San Lorenzo River?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Brimblecom RD over San Lorenzo River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.