East Zayante RD over Zayante Creek
PoorSanta Cruz County, California · 3.2 MI N Graham Hill RD · Structure no. 36C0142
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Zayante RD over Zayante Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Zayante RD over Zayante Creek 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,095 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 26 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 East Zayante RD over Zayante Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Zayante RD over Zayante 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 East Zayante RD over Zayante Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is East Zayante RD over Zayante Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns East Zayante RD over Zayante Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.