Harkins Slough RD over W. Branch Struve Slough
GoodSanta Cruz County, California · Just S of HWY 1 on Ramp · Structure no. 36C0162
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 424 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harkins Slough RD over W. Branch Struve Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harkins Slough RD over W. Branch Struve Slough in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,438 by 2042. The structure is 424 ft (129.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harkins Slough RD over W. Branch Struve Slough built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harkins Slough RD over W. Branch Struve Slough 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 May 2022.
How much traffic does Harkins Slough RD over W. Branch Struve Slough carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Harkins Slough RD over W. Branch Struve Slough?
The structure is 424 ft (129.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Harkins Slough RD over W. Branch Struve Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.