Water Street over Branciforte Creek

Fair Condition102 years old100,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateCalifornia
CountySanta Cruz
LocationAt Market Street
CarriesWater Street
CrossesBranciforte Creek
Coordinates36.98027, -122.01891

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length89.9 ft (27.4 m)
Max Span62.0 ft (18.9 m)
Deck Width80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Deck Area668.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1924 (reconstructed 1973)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic100,000 (2015)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number36C0090

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