US Bridges

State Route 1 over Gazos Creek

Good

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-001-5.73 · Structure no. 35 0051

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Gazos Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 1 over Gazos Creek in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 4,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,223 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesGazos Creek
Location04-SM-001-5.73
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates37.16598, -122.36077
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2009)
Projected traffic6,223 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 1 over Gazos Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over Gazos 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over Gazos Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 1 over Gazos Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Gazos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.