US Bridges

State Route 82 over San Mateo Creek

Fair

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-082-11.82-SM · Structure no. 35 0047

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,250
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 82 over San Mateo Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying State Route 82 over San Mateo Creek in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 30,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40,411 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 82
CrossesSan Mateo Creek
Location04-SM-082-11.82-SM
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates37.56414, -122.32695
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,250 (2009)
Projected traffic40,411 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 State Route 82 over San Mateo Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 82 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 82 over San Mateo Creek carry?

About 30,250 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 82 over San Mateo Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 82 over San Mateo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.