US Bridges

Maple Street over US Highway 101

Good

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-101-5.88-RDWC · Structure no. 35 0087

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,960
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Street over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Maple Street over US Highway 101 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 5,960 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,348 by 2043. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMaple Street
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location04-SM-101-5.88-RDWC
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.49188, -122.22079
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,960 (2004)
Projected traffic13,348 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Street over US Highway 101 built?

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

What condition is Maple Street 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 Maple Street over US Highway 101 carry?

About 5,960 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Maple Street over US Highway 101?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Street over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.