US Bridges

Fashion Island Bl over US Highway 101

Good

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-101-11.90-SM · Structure no. 35 0027

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
298 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,070
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fashion Island Bl over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fashion Island Bl over US Highway 101 in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,070 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,876 by 2041. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesFashion Island Bl
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location04-SM-101-11.90-SM
RouteCity Street 0D302
Coordinates37.55309, -122.29644
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,070 (1998)
Projected traffic8,876 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Fashion Island Bl over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fashion Island Bl over US Highway 101 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 Fashion Island Bl over US Highway 101 carry?

About 4,070 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fashion Island Bl over US Highway 101?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Fashion Island Bl over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.