US Bridges

Interstate 280 over San Mateo CR Crystal Spr

Fair

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-280-R12.73 · Structure no. 35 0199

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,645 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
106,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 280 over San Mateo CR Crystal Spr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 280 over San Mateo CR Crystal Spr in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1967, 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 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 106,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 339,637 by 2040. The structure is 1,645 ft (501.5 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesInterstate 280
CrossesSan Mateo CR Crystal Spr
Location04-SM-280-R12.73
RouteInterstate 280
Coordinates37.52834, -122.35948
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,645 ft (501.5 m)
Longest span360 ft (109.8 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.2 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106,000 (2009)
Projected traffic339,637 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Interstate 280 over San Mateo CR Crystal Spr built?

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

What condition is Interstate 280 over San Mateo CR Crystal Spr 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 280 over San Mateo CR Crystal Spr carry?

About 106,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 280 over San Mateo CR Crystal Spr?

The structure is 1,645 ft (501.5 m) long with a longest span of 360 ft (109.8 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 280 over San Mateo CR Crystal Spr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.