US Bridges

S101-3rd Ave Offrp over San Mateo Creek

Good

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-101-13.45-SM · Structure no. 35 0132K

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S101-3rd Ave Offrp over San Mateo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S101-3rd Ave Offrp over San Mateo Creek in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,002 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS101-3rd Ave Offrp
CrossesSan Mateo Creek
Location04-SM-101-13.45-SM
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates37.5699, -122.3144
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2015)
Projected traffic22,002 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 S101-3rd Ave Offrp over San Mateo Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S101-3rd Ave Offrp over San Mateo Creek 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 S101-3rd Ave Offrp over San Mateo Creek carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S101-3rd Ave Offrp over San Mateo Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S101-3rd Ave Offrp over San Mateo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.