Browns Valley RD over Browns Creek
FairSanta Cruz County, California · 2.2 MI N Eureka Canyon RD · Structure no. 36C0153
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Browns Valley RD over Browns Creek is a concrete slab carrying Browns Valley RD over Browns Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Browns Valley RD over Browns Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Browns Valley RD over Browns 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Browns Valley RD over Browns Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Browns Valley RD over Browns Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Browns Valley RD over Browns Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.