Mc Laughlin Drive over Abandoned Quarry Road
FairSanta Cruz County, California · University Ca Santa Cruz · Structure no. 36I0001
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 242 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Mc Laughlin Drive over Abandoned Quarry Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mc Laughlin Drive over Abandoned Quarry Road in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2040. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mc Laughlin Drive over Abandoned Quarry Road built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mc Laughlin Drive over Abandoned Quarry Road 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Mc Laughlin Drive over Abandoned Quarry Road carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mc Laughlin Drive over Abandoned Quarry Road?
The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Mc Laughlin Drive over Abandoned Quarry Road?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.