US Bridges

Interstate 280 NB over Rancho Pulgas Vista Road

Fair

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-280-9.41 · Structure no. 35 0247R

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 280 NB over Rancho Pulgas Vista Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 280 NB over Rancho Pulgas Vista Road in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 55,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,658 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 82 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 280 NB
CrossesRancho Pulgas Vista Road
Location04-SM-280-9.41
RouteInterstate 280
Coordinates37.49869, -122.31581
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,500 (2009)
Projected traffic80,658 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 NB over Rancho Pulgas Vista Road built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 280 NB over Rancho Pulgas Vista 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 NB over Rancho Pulgas Vista Road carry?

About 55,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 280 NB over Rancho Pulgas Vista Road?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 280 NB over Rancho Pulgas Vista Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.