US Bridges

San Bruno Avenue over U.S. Highway 101

Fair

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-101-R20.39-SBR · Structure no. 35 0264

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
550 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,659
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Bruno Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying San Bruno Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 30,659 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,632 by 2040. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSan Bruno Avenue
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-SM-101-R20.39-SBR
RouteCity Street 0D509
Coordinates37.63091, -122.40367
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length550 ft (167.6 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,659 (2002)
Projected traffic37,632 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 San Bruno Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Bruno Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does San Bruno Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 30,659 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is San Bruno Avenue over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns San Bruno Avenue over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.