US Bridges

Interstate 280 NB over Westborough Blvd

Fair

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-280-R22.62-SSF · Structure no. 35 0212R

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

About this bridge

Interstate 280 NB over Westborough Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 280 NB over Westborough Blvd 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 6 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 89,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 134,911 by 2047. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 87 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 280 NB
CrossesWestborough Blvd
Location04-SM-280-R22.62-SSF
RouteInterstate 280
Coordinates37.64536, -122.44891
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,000 (2009)
Projected traffic134,911 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 280 NB over Westborough Blvd built?

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

What condition is Interstate 280 NB over Westborough Blvd 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Interstate 280 NB over Westborough Blvd carry?

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

How long is Interstate 280 NB over Westborough Blvd?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 280 NB over Westborough Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.