The average US bridge is 48 years old. That's a lot of birthday candles.
The average US bridge is 48 years old. That's a lot of birthday candles.
41,685 bridges are in poor condition. But this loading screen isn't one of them.
over SOQUEL CREEK WHARF RD
05-SCR-001-13.31-CPTL
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This bridge has a Good overall condition rating of 7 out of 9. It is in good structural condition and is not classified as structurally deficient.
The bridge carries 97,000 vehicles per day and is 79 years old (reconstructed in 1995).
Its sufficiency rating of 72.8 is above the national average of 63.6.
The NBI records a navigation clearance of 15 feet — the minimum vertical space below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers, railings, and superstructure) may be higher.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 323 feet long — a short crossing, about 10-15 seconds.
An arch bridge design with some openness to the surroundings.
About 15 feet above ground — standard overpass height.
About 97,000 vehicles cross daily — heavy traffic, congestion likely during rush hours.
The deck is 102 feet wide with multiple lanes — easy to stay in a center lane.
This bridge crosses over water. Focus on the road ahead — the water is far below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1947
79 years old (rebuilt 1995)
Structure Type
Concrete Arch (Deck)
Total Length
323 ft
98.5 m
Deck Width
102 ft
31.0 m
Spans
1
sections between supports
Max Span
126 ft
longest unsupported section (38.4 m)
Traffic Lanes
6 lanes
Two-way traffic
Clearance Below
15 ft
navigation clearance under deck
Clearance height compared to familiar objects
Height shown is the navigation clearance below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers and superstructure) may be higher.
Daily Traffic
97,000vehicles/day
36.98314°N, 121.95939°W
Concrete Arch (Deck)
A concrete arch bridge uses a curved concrete structure to transfer loads through compression. Concrete arches are durable and can be very aesthetically pleasing.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.