MC LAUGHLIN DRIVE
Carrying MC LAUGHLIN DRIVE over ABANDONED QUARRY ROAD
UNIVERSITY CA SANTA CRUZ, Santa Cruz, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MC LAUGHLIN DRIVE
The MC LAUGHLIN DRIVE bridge in Santa Cruz, California carries MC LAUGHLIN DRIVE over ABANDONED QUARRY ROAD. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 73.9 meters (242 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MC LAUGHLIN DRIVE 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
- 1966
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 73.9 m (242 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.7 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 36I0001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • 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 MC LAUGHLIN DRIVE 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 MC LAUGHLIN DRIVE 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 MC LAUGHLIN DRIVE?
MC LAUGHLIN DRIVE in Santa Cruz, California has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MC LAUGHLIN DRIVE inspected?
MC LAUGHLIN DRIVE'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 3,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MC LAUGHLIN DRIVE 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 MC LAUGHLIN DRIVE?
MC LAUGHLIN DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MC LAUGHLIN DRIVE?
MC LAUGHLIN DRIVE is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is MC LAUGHLIN DRIVE and does age affect safety?
MC LAUGHLIN DRIVE was built in 1966, making it 60 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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