US Bridges

State Route 1 over Clarinada Avenue

Fair

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-001-R47.27-DLC · Structure no. 35 0237

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Clarinada Avenue is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 1 over Clarinada Avenue in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 65,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,420 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesClarinada Avenue
Location04-SM-001-R47.27-DLC
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates37.67126, -122.47607
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.6 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.8 m)
Roadway width156 ft (47.6 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 Clarinada Avenue built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over Clarinada Avenue 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over Clarinada Avenue carry?

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

How long is State Route 1 over Clarinada Avenue?

The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Clarinada Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.