US Bridges

State Route 92 over Foster City Lagoon

Fair

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-092-R13.83-FSTC · Structure no. 35 0189

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
521 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
86,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 92 over Foster City Lagoon is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 92 over Foster City Lagoon in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 86,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 141,595 by 2040. The structure is 521 ft (158.8 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesState Route 92
CrossesFoster City Lagoon
Location04-SM-092-R13.83-FSTC
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates37.56612, -122.27034
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length521 ft (158.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width141 ft (43.1 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,000 (2009)
Projected traffic141,595 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 92 over Foster City Lagoon built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is State Route 92 over Foster City Lagoon 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 92 over Foster City Lagoon carry?

About 86,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 92 over Foster City Lagoon?

The structure is 521 ft (158.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 92 over Foster City Lagoon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.