US Bridges

School Street over Interstate 280

Fair

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-280-R26.35-DLC · Structure no. 35 0183

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,320
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

School Street over Interstate 280 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying School Street over Interstate 280 in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 7,320 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,838 by 2047. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSchool Street
CrossesInterstate 280
Location04-SM-280-R26.35-DLC
RouteCity Street 0D596
Coordinates37.69323, -122.47077
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,320 (2002)
Projected traffic9,838 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 School Street over Interstate 280 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is School Street over Interstate 280 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does School Street over Interstate 280 carry?

About 7,320 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is School Street over Interstate 280?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns School Street over Interstate 280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.