US Bridges

Interstate 280 over I 380 & S280-E380 Cnnctr

Fair

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-280-R20.97-SBR · Structure no. 35 0217

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
346 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 280 over I 380 & S280-E380 Cnnctr is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 280 over I 380 & S280-E380 Cnnctr in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 101,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,172 by 2040. The structure is 346 ft (105.6 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 280
CrossesI 380 & S280-E380 Cnnctr
Location04-SM-280-R20.97-SBR
RouteInterstate 280
Coordinates37.62701, -122.43027
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length346 ft (105.6 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.6 m)
Roadway width128 ft (38.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,000 (2009)
Projected traffic135,172 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 280 over I 380 & S280-E380 Cnnctr built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 280 over I 380 & S280-E380 Cnnctr 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 I 380 & S280-E380 Cnnctr carry?

About 101,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 280 over I 380 & S280-E380 Cnnctr?

The structure is 346 ft (105.6 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 280 over I 380 & S280-E380 Cnnctr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.