FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GREEN VALLEY RD

Carrying GREEN VALLEY RD over CASSERLY CREEK TRIB NO 1

4.1 MI N FREEDOM BLVD, Santa Cruz, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
9 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GREEN VALLEY RD

The GREEN VALLEY RD bridge in Santa Cruz, California carries GREEN VALLEY RD over CASSERLY CREEK TRIB NO 1. It was built in 1915, making it 111 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.4 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 9.1 metric tons.

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

How GREEN VALLEY RD compares

▼ 22.2
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of California bridges
203
Bridges in Santa Cruz · 32 in Poor condition
GREEN VALLEY RD 9.1 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
19.7 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
12.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
9.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1915
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.4 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
6.9 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
36C0117

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (2/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.

How to read this record

GREEN VALLEY RD 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 GREEN VALLEY RD 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 GREEN VALLEY RD?

GREEN VALLEY RD in Santa Cruz, California, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GREEN VALLEY RD inspected?

GREEN VALLEY RD'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 500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GREEN VALLEY RD 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 GREEN VALLEY RD?

GREEN VALLEY RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GREEN VALLEY RD?

GREEN VALLEY RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is GREEN VALLEY RD and does age affect safety?

GREEN VALLEY RD was built in 1915, making it 111 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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