US Bridges

State Route 1 over St. Francis Boulevard

Good

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-001-R47.03-DLC · Structure no. 35 0236

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over St. Francis Boulevard is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 1 over St. Francis Boulevard in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,420 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 163 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesSt. Francis Boulevard
Location04-SM-001-R47.03-DLC
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates37.67025, -122.48042
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.9 m)
Deck width163 ft (49.7 m)
Roadway width159 ft (48.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,000 (2009)
Projected traffic96,420 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 State Route 1 over St. Francis Boulevard built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over St. Francis Boulevard in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over St. Francis Boulevard carry?

About 65,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over St. Francis Boulevard?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.9 m) and a deck 163 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over St. Francis Boulevard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.