US Bridges

N101-BAYSHORE Off over US Highway 101

Poor

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-101-23.39-SSF · Structure no. 35 0131S

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
374 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N101-BAYSHORE Off over US Highway 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N101-BAYSHORE Off over US Highway 101 in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,651 by 2040. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesN101-BAYSHORE Off
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location04-SM-101-23.39-SSF
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates37.66962, -122.39238
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (1998)
Projected traffic25,651 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N101-BAYSHORE Off over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is N101-BAYSHORE Off over US Highway 101 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 N101-BAYSHORE Off over US Highway 101 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N101-BAYSHORE Off over US Highway 101?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns N101-BAYSHORE Off over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.