US Bridges

State Route 92 over Palm Avenue

Good

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-092-R11.30-SM · Structure no. 35 0160

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 92 over Palm Avenue is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 92 over Palm Avenue in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 72,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 141,799 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 92
CrossesPalm Avenue
Location04-SM-092-R11.30-SM
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates37.55104, -122.31053
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.4 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,000 (2009)
Projected traffic141,799 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 92 over Palm Avenue built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 92 over Palm Avenue 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 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 92 over Palm Avenue carry?

About 72,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 92 over Palm Avenue?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 92 over Palm Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.