US Bridges

I-280 Southbound over Alpine RD & Los Trancos

Fair

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-280-R0.01 · Structure no. 35 0009L

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
365 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-280 Southbound over Alpine RD & Los Trancos is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-280 Southbound over Alpine RD & Los Trancos in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 46,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68,037 by 2040. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesI-280 Southbound
CrossesAlpine RD & Los Trancos
Location04-SM-280-R0.01
RouteInterstate 280
Coordinates37.40883, -122.19386
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,500 (2009)
Projected traffic68,037 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-280 Southbound over Alpine RD & Los Trancos built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-280 Southbound over Alpine RD & Los Trancos 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-280 Southbound over Alpine RD & Los Trancos carry?

About 46,500 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is I-280 Southbound over Alpine RD & Los Trancos?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns I-280 Southbound over Alpine RD & Los Trancos?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.