US Bridges

US Highway 101 NB over Caltrain UP RR Grand Onr

Poor

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-101-21.92-SSF · Structure no. 35 0094R

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
728 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
98,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 NB over Caltrain UP RR Grand Onr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 101 NB over Caltrain UP RR Grand Onr in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 77 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 98,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,559 by 2040. The structure is 728 ft (222 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 NB
CrossesCaltrain UP RR Grand Onr
Location04-SM-101-21.92-SSF
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates37.65318, -122.40685
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length728 ft (222 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,000 (2009)
Projected traffic121,559 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 101 NB over Caltrain UP RR Grand Onr built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is US Highway 101 NB over Caltrain UP RR Grand Onr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 NB over Caltrain UP RR Grand Onr carry?

About 98,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 NB over Caltrain UP RR Grand Onr?

The structure is 728 ft (222 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 NB over Caltrain UP RR Grand Onr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.