Hilton Drive over Boulder Creek
PoorSanta Cruz County, California · Boulder Crk Country Club · Structure no. 36C0144
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hilton Drive over Boulder Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hilton Drive over Boulder Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,856 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 30 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hilton Drive over Boulder Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hilton Drive over Boulder 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 Hilton Drive over Boulder Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Hilton Drive over Boulder Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Hilton Drive over Boulder Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.