US Bridges

Interstate 380 over Caltrain UP RR BART Etc

Fair

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-380-5.73-SBR · Structure no. 35 0253

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,031 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150,000
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 380 over Caltrain UP RR BART Etc is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Interstate 380 over Caltrain UP RR BART Etc in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 54 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 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 150,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 255,844 by 2042. The structure is 1,031 ft (314.3 m) long and 207 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInterstate 380
CrossesCaltrain UP RR BART Etc
Location04-SM-380-5.73-SBR
RouteInterstate 380
Coordinates37.63406, -122.41451
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,031 ft (314.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width207 ft (63 m)
Roadway width201 ft (61.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150,000 (1998)
Projected traffic255,844 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 380 over Caltrain UP RR BART Etc built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Interstate 380 over Caltrain UP RR BART Etc 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 380 over Caltrain UP RR BART Etc carry?

About 150,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 380 over Caltrain UP RR BART Etc?

The structure is 1,031 ft (314.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 207 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 380 over Caltrain UP RR BART Etc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.