US Bridges

N101-3rd Av Offrmp over San Mateo Creek

Good

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-101-13.44-SM · Structure no. 35 0010T

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N101-3rd Av Offrmp over San Mateo Creek is a concrete slab carrying N101-3rd Av Offrmp over San Mateo Creek in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,603 by 2045. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesN101-3rd Av Offrmp
CrossesSan Mateo Creek
Location04-SM-101-13.44-SM
RouteState Highway 101
Coordinates37.57123, -122.31264
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2005)
Projected traffic32,603 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N101-3rd Av Offrmp over San Mateo Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is N101-3rd Av Offrmp over San Mateo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does N101-3rd Av Offrmp over San Mateo Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N101-3rd Av Offrmp over San Mateo Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns N101-3rd Av Offrmp over San Mateo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.