US Bridges

State Route 82 over Laurel Creek

Fair

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-082-9.24-SM · Structure no. 35 0105

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,750
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 82 over Laurel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 82 over Laurel Creek in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 34,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55,913 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 166 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 82
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location04-SM-082-9.24-SM
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates37.536, -122.29611
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width166 ft (50.7 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,750 (2009)
Projected traffic55,913 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 82 over Laurel 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 Laurel Creek carry?

About 34,750 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 82 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 166 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 82 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.