US Bridges

State Route 84 over San Gregorio Creek

Good

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-084-7.55 · Structure no. 35 0166

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 84 over San Gregorio Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 84 over San Gregorio Creek 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,619 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesState Route 84
CrossesSan Gregorio Creek
Location04-SM-084-7.55
RouteState Highway 84
Coordinates37.31356, -122.28423
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2009)
Projected traffic2,619 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 84 over San Gregorio Creek built?

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

What condition is State Route 84 over San Gregorio 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 84 over San Gregorio Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 84 over San Gregorio Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 84 over San Gregorio Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.