RIO DEL MAR BLVD
Carrying RIO DEL MAR BLVD over STATE ROUTE 1
05-SCR-001-9.15, Santa Cruz, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RIO DEL MAR BLVD
The RIO DEL MAR BLVD bridge in Santa Cruz, California carries RIO DEL MAR BLVD over STATE ROUTE 1. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 78,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RIO DEL MAR BLVD compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1967
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 78,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 36 0023
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RIO DEL MAR BLVD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare RIO DEL MAR BLVD 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 RIO DEL MAR BLVD?
RIO DEL MAR BLVD in Santa Cruz, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RIO DEL MAR BLVD inspected?
RIO DEL MAR BLVD'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 78,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RIO DEL MAR BLVD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RIO DEL MAR BLVD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for RIO DEL MAR BLVD.
Who is responsible for maintaining RIO DEL MAR BLVD?
Ownership is not specified for RIO DEL MAR BLVD in the NBI.
How old is RIO DEL MAR BLVD and does age affect safety?
RIO DEL MAR BLVD 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.
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