US Bridges

East Hillsdale Bl over US Highway 101

Fair

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-101-11.15-SM · Structure no. 35 0138

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,300
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Hillsdale Bl over US Highway 101 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Hillsdale Bl over US Highway 101 in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 71 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 5 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 18,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,235 by 2041. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEast Hillsdale Bl
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location04-SM-101-11.15-SM
RouteCity Street 0D394
Coordinates37.54423, -122.28826
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,300 (1998)
Projected traffic40,235 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 East Hillsdale Bl over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is East Hillsdale Bl over US Highway 101 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does East Hillsdale Bl over US Highway 101 carry?

About 18,300 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East Hillsdale Bl over US Highway 101?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns East Hillsdale Bl over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.