US Bridges

State Route 1 NB over Pilarcitos Creek

Fair

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-001-28.92-HMBY · Structure no. 35 0139R

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,750
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 NB over Pilarcitos Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 1 NB over Pilarcitos Creek in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 14,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,100 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 1 NB
CrossesPilarcitos Creek
Location04-SM-001-28.92-HMBY
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates37.46634, -122.43358
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,750 (2009)
Projected traffic26,100 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1 NB over Pilarcitos Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is State Route 1 NB over Pilarcitos 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 1 NB over Pilarcitos Creek carry?

About 14,750 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 NB over Pilarcitos Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 NB over Pilarcitos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.