FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GLEN ARBOR RD

Carrying GLEN ARBOR RD over LOVE CREEK

0.1 MI E OF HWY 9, Santa Cruz, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GLEN ARBOR RD

The GLEN ARBOR RD bridge in Santa Cruz, California carries GLEN ARBOR RD over LOVE CREEK. It was built in 1944, making it 82 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.0 metric tons.

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

How GLEN ARBOR RD compares

▲ 3.7
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 20%
Higher load rating than 80% of California bridges
203
Bridges in Santa Cruz · 32 in Poor condition
GLEN ARBOR RD 35.0 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
35.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1944
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
12.1 m (40 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
36C0133

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GLEN ARBOR RD 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 GLEN ARBOR 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 GLEN ARBOR RD?

GLEN ARBOR RD in Santa Cruz, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GLEN ARBOR RD inspected?

GLEN ARBOR 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 5,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GLEN ARBOR RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for GLEN ARBOR RD?

GLEN ARBOR RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GLEN ARBOR RD?

GLEN ARBOR RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is GLEN ARBOR RD and does age affect safety?

GLEN ARBOR RD was built in 1944, making it 82 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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