US Bridges

Ralston Polhemus R over State Route 92

Good

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-092-R7.93 · Structure no. 35 0207

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,300
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ralston Polhemus R over State Route 92 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ralston Polhemus R over State Route 92 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 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 36,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,469 by 2045. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRalston Polhemus R
CrossesState Route 92
Location04-SM-092-R7.93
RouteCounty Highway 0D051
Coordinates37.51263, -122.33046
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating108.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,300 (2005)
Projected traffic43,469 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 Ralston Polhemus R over State Route 92 built?

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

What condition is Ralston Polhemus R over State Route 92 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ralston Polhemus R over State Route 92 carry?

About 36,300 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ralston Polhemus R over State Route 92?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Ralston Polhemus R over State Route 92?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.