El Rancho Drive over Hillside
FairSanta Cruz County, California · Just North of LA Madronna · Structure no. 36C0170
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
El Rancho Drive over Hillside is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying El Rancho Drive over Hillside in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,239 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was El Rancho Drive over Hillside built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is El Rancho Drive over Hillside 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does El Rancho Drive over Hillside carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is El Rancho Drive over Hillside?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns El Rancho Drive over Hillside?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.