US Bridges

State Route 1 over Gateway Drive

Good

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-001-R46.51-DLC · Structure no. 35 0192

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Gateway Drive is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 1 over Gateway Drive in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 61 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 43,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,847 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 187 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesGateway Drive
Location04-SM-001-R46.51-DLC
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates37.6655, -122.48521
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width187 ft (56.9 m)
Roadway width175 ft (53.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,500 (2009)
Projected traffic62,847 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Gateway Drive built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is State Route 1 over Gateway Drive 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 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over Gateway Drive carry?

About 43,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over Gateway Drive?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 187 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Gateway Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.