US Bridges

Foster City Blvd over State Route 92

Fair

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-092-R13.61-FSTC · Structure no. 35 0191

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
805 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
26,200
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foster City Blvd over State Route 92 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Foster City Blvd over State Route 92 in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 26,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,735 by 2042. The structure is 805 ft (245.4 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFoster City Blvd
CrossesState Route 92
Location04-SM-092-R13.61-FSTC
RouteCity Street 0D425
Coordinates37.56438, -122.27453
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length805 ft (245.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,200 (2000)
Projected traffic37,735 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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 Foster City Blvd over State Route 92 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Foster City Blvd over State Route 92 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 2024.

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

About 26,200 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Foster City Blvd over State Route 92?

The structure is 805 ft (245.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Foster City Blvd over State Route 92?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.