US Bridges

Graham Hill RD over Bean Creek

Fair

Santa Cruz County, California · @ East Zayante Road · Structure no. 36C0141

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,270
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graham Hill RD over Bean Creek is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Graham Hill RD over Bean Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,270 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,950 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGraham Hill RD
CrossesBean Creek
Location@ East Zayante Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Cruz County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.04941, -122.06527
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,270 (2016)
Projected traffic14,950 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Graham Hill RD over Bean Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graham Hill RD over Bean Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Graham Hill RD over Bean Creek carry?

About 14,270 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Graham Hill RD over Bean Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Graham Hill RD over Bean Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.