US Bridges

State Route 1 NB over Interstate 280

Good

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-001-R47.76-DLC · Structure no. 35 0180R

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
447 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 NB over Interstate 280 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 1 NB over Interstate 280 in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,182 by 2046. The structure is 447 ft (136.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 1 NB
CrossesInterstate 280
Location04-SM-001-R47.76-DLC
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates37.67724, -122.47166
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.8 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length447 ft (136.3 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,500 (2009)
Projected traffic49,182 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 1 NB over Interstate 280 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 NB over Interstate 280 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 1 NB over Interstate 280 carry?

About 32,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 NB over Interstate 280?

The structure is 447 ft (136.3 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 NB over Interstate 280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.