Interstate 280 SB over Canada Road
FairSan Mateo County, California · 04-SM-280-R4.99-WDS · Structure no. 35 0231L
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 175 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 280 SB over Canada Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 280 SB over Canada Road in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,586 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 280 SB over Canada Road built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 280 SB over Canada Road 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 280 SB over Canada Road carry?
About 50,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 280 SB over Canada Road?
The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 280 SB over Canada Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.