San Mateo Road over San Mateo Creek
FairPosted for loadSan Diego County, California · San Mateo Road over San M · Structure no. 2CA0004
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2004 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Navy / Marines
About this bridge
San Mateo Road over San Mateo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying San Mateo Road over San Mateo Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,160 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was San Mateo Road over San Mateo Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is San Mateo Road over San Mateo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does San Mateo Road over San Mateo Creek carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is San Mateo Road over San Mateo Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns San Mateo Road over San Mateo Creek?
It is owned by the Navy / Marines.