Heller Drive over Abandoned Fireservice RD
FairSanta Cruz County, California · University Ca Santa Cruz · Structure no. 36I0002
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Heller Drive over Abandoned Fireservice RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heller Drive over Abandoned Fireservice RD in Santa Cruz County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Heller Drive over Abandoned Fireservice RD built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Heller Drive over Abandoned Fireservice RD 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 Heller Drive over Abandoned Fireservice RD carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Heller Drive over Abandoned Fireservice RD?
The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Heller Drive over Abandoned Fireservice RD?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.