Lompico Road over Lompico Creek
PoorPosted for loadSanta Cruz County, California · 0.9 MI W Zayante RD · Structure no. 36C0138
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lompico Road over Lompico Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lompico Road over Lompico Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,095 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 | 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 Lompico Road over Lompico Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lompico Road over Lompico 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Lompico Road over Lompico Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lompico Road over Lompico Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Lompico Road over Lompico Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.