Manabe Ow Road over Watsonville Slough
PoorSanta Cruz County, California · Off Ohlone Pkwy Circle · Structure no. 36C0180
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Manabe Ow Road over Watsonville Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Manabe Ow Road over Watsonville Slough in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 75% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Manabe Ow Road over Watsonville Slough built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Manabe Ow Road over Watsonville Slough in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Manabe Ow Road over Watsonville Slough carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 75% are trucks.
How long is Manabe Ow Road over Watsonville Slough?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Manabe Ow Road over Watsonville Slough?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.