US Bridges

SB State RTE 280 over Serramonte Boulevard

Poor

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-280-R24.63-DLC · Structure no. 35 0209L

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
89,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB State RTE 280 over Serramonte Boulevard is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SB State RTE 280 over Serramonte Boulevard 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 89,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,062 by 2045. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSB State RTE 280
CrossesSerramonte Boulevard
Location04-SM-280-R24.63-DLC
RouteInterstate 280
Coordinates37.66956, -122.46613
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,000 (2009)
Projected traffic130,062 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SB State RTE 280 over Serramonte Boulevard built?

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

What condition is SB State RTE 280 over Serramonte Boulevard in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does SB State RTE 280 over Serramonte Boulevard carry?

About 89,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SB State RTE 280 over Serramonte Boulevard?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SB State RTE 280 over Serramonte Boulevard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.