CAPITOLA AVENUE
Carrying CAPITOLA AVENUE over STATE ROUTE 1
05-SCR-001-12.93-CPTL, Santa Cruz, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CAPITOLA AVENUE
The CAPITOLA AVENUE bridge in Santa Cruz, California carries CAPITOLA AVENUE over STATE ROUTE 1. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 97,000 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CAPITOLA AVENUE compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1948
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 97,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 36 0024
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 CAPITOLA AVENUE 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 CAPITOLA AVENUE 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 CAPITOLA AVENUE?
CAPITOLA AVENUE in Santa Cruz, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CAPITOLA AVENUE inspected?
CAPITOLA AVENUE'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 97,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CAPITOLA AVENUE 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 CAPITOLA AVENUE?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for CAPITOLA AVENUE.
Who is responsible for maintaining CAPITOLA AVENUE?
Ownership is not specified for CAPITOLA AVENUE in the NBI.
How old is CAPITOLA AVENUE and does age affect safety?
CAPITOLA AVENUE was built in 1948, making it 78 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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