GRAHAM HILL RD
Carrying GRAHAM HILL RD over BEAN CREEK
@ EAST ZAYANTE ROAD, Santa Cruz, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GRAHAM HILL RD
The GRAHAM HILL RD bridge in Santa Cruz, California carries GRAHAM HILL RD over BEAN CREEK. It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 32.9 meters (108 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,270 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GRAHAM HILL RD compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1936
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 32.9 m (108 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.4 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 14,270 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 36C0141
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GRAHAM HILL 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 GRAHAM HILL RD against other structures in Santa Cruz and across California. California bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for GRAHAM HILL RD?
GRAHAM HILL RD in Santa Cruz, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GRAHAM HILL RD inspected?
GRAHAM HILL 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 14,270 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GRAHAM HILL 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 GRAHAM HILL RD?
GRAHAM HILL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining GRAHAM HILL RD?
GRAHAM HILL RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is GRAHAM HILL RD and does age affect safety?
GRAHAM HILL RD was built in 1936, making it 90 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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