Paulsen Road over Casserly Creek
FairSanta Cruz County, California · 1.5 MI NW Green Valley RD · Structure no. 36C0168
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paulsen Road over Casserly Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Paulsen Road over Casserly Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,055 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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 Paulsen Road over Casserly Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Paulsen Road over Casserly 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 Paulsen Road over Casserly Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Paulsen Road over Casserly Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Paulsen Road over Casserly Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.