US Bridges

Crystal Springs RD over Interstate 280

Fair

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-280-R19.36-SBR · Structure no. 35 0201

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
340 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crystal Springs RD over Interstate 280 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Crystal Springs RD over Interstate 280 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,614 by 2040. The structure is 340 ft (103.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCrystal Springs RD
CrossesInterstate 280
Location04-SM-280-R19.36-SBR
RouteCity Street 0D519
Coordinates37.6058, -122.42848
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length340 ft (103.7 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2005)
Projected traffic12,614 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Crystal Springs RD over Interstate 280 built?

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

What condition is Crystal Springs RD over Interstate 280 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 Crystal Springs RD over Interstate 280 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Crystal Springs RD over Interstate 280?

The structure is 340 ft (103.7 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Crystal Springs RD over Interstate 280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.