US Bridges

Interstate 280 SB over SR 84 (woodside Exp)

Fair

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-280-R3.32-WDS · Structure no. 35 0232L

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 280 SB over SR 84 (woodside Exp) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 280 SB over SR 84 (woodside Exp) 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 50,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,555 by 2040. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 280 SB
CrossesSR 84 (woodside Exp)
Location04-SM-280-R3.32-WDS
RouteInterstate 280
Coordinates37.43518, -122.24312
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,500 (2009)
Projected traffic68,555 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 SB over SR 84 (woodside Exp) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 280 SB over SR 84 (woodside Exp) 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 SR 84 (woodside Exp) carry?

About 50,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 280 SB over SR 84 (woodside Exp)?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 280 SB over SR 84 (woodside Exp)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.