Ohlone Parkway over Watsonville Slough
FairSanta Cruz County, California · 1000 E of West Beach RD · Structure no. 36C0167
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ohlone Parkway over Watsonville Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ohlone Parkway over Watsonville Slough in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Ohlone Parkway over Watsonville Slough built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ohlone Parkway over Watsonville Slough 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 Ohlone Parkway over Watsonville Slough carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ohlone Parkway over Watsonville Slough?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Ohlone Parkway over Watsonville Slough?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.