Dakota Street over Branciforte Creek
GoodSanta Cruz County, California · 0.4 MI N Soquel Ave · Structure no. 36C0146
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dakota Street over Branciforte Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Dakota Street over Branciforte 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,573 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dakota Street over Branciforte Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dakota Street over Branciforte Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Dakota Street over Branciforte Creek carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Dakota Street over Branciforte Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Dakota Street over Branciforte Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.