US Bridges

Paloma Avenue over State Route 1

Fair

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-001-R44.21-PFA · Structure no. 35 0187

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,118
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paloma Avenue over State Route 1 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Paloma Avenue over State Route 1 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 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 1,118 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,717 by 2046. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPaloma Avenue
CrossesState Route 1
Location04-SM-001-R44.21-PFA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.63643, -122.49017
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,118 (2000)
Projected traffic2,717 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Paloma Avenue over State Route 1 built?

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

What condition is Paloma Avenue over State Route 1 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 Paloma Avenue over State Route 1 carry?

About 1,118 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Paloma Avenue over State Route 1?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Paloma Avenue over State Route 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.