FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STATE ROUTE 152

Carrying STATE ROUTE 152 over SALSIPUEDES CREEK

05-SCR-152-R2.06, Santa Cruz, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STATE ROUTE 152

The STATE ROUTE 152 bridge in Santa Cruz, California carries STATE ROUTE 152 over SALSIPUEDES CREEK. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How STATE ROUTE 152 compares

▲ 1.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of California bridges
203
Bridges in Santa Cruz · 32 in Poor condition
STATE ROUTE 152 32.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
11.2
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
36 0002

How to read this record

STATE ROUTE 152 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare STATE ROUTE 152 against other structures in Santa Cruz and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for STATE ROUTE 152?

STATE ROUTE 152 in Santa Cruz, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STATE ROUTE 152 inspected?

STATE ROUTE 152's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STATE ROUTE 152 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for STATE ROUTE 152?

STATE ROUTE 152 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STATE ROUTE 152?

STATE ROUTE 152 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is STATE ROUTE 152 and does age affect safety?

STATE ROUTE 152 was built in 1967, making it 59 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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