US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over SR 84 (woodside Road)

Good

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-101-5.39-RDWC · Structure no. 35 0083

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
199,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over SR 84 (woodside Road) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Highway 101 over SR 84 (woodside Road) in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 199,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 256,620 by 2045. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 208 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesSR 84 (woodside Road)
Location04-SM-101-5.39-RDWC
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates37.48907, -122.21232
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width208 ft (63.4 m)
Roadway width182 ft (55.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199,000 (2009)
Projected traffic256,620 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 U.S. Highway 101 over SR 84 (woodside Road) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over SR 84 (woodside Road) 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 U.S. Highway 101 over SR 84 (woodside Road) carry?

About 199,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over SR 84 (woodside Road)?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 208 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over SR 84 (woodside Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.