Old County Road over Earl Creek
GoodSanta Cruz County, California · @ Brooks Road · Structure no. 36C0173
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old County Road over Earl Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old County Road over Earl Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old County Road over Earl Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old County Road over Earl Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Old County Road over Earl Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old County Road over Earl Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Old County Road over Earl Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.