US Bridges

W380-N&S101 Conn over US 101 I 380 EB Con Rmps

Poor

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-380-6.40-SBR · Structure no. 35 0271F

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,925 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W380-N&S101 Conn over US 101 I 380 EB Con Rmps is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W380-N&S101 Conn over US 101 I 380 EB Con Rmps in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,342 by 2042. The structure is 2,925 ft (891.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW380-N&S101 Conn
CrossesUS 101 I 380 EB Con Rmps
Location04-SM-380-6.40-SBR
RouteInterstate 380
Coordinates37.63363, -122.4034
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,925 ft (891.5 m)
Longest span215 ft (65.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2001)
Projected traffic8,342 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$15.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W380-N&S101 Conn over US 101 I 380 EB Con Rmps built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is W380-N&S101 Conn over US 101 I 380 EB Con Rmps in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does W380-N&S101 Conn over US 101 I 380 EB Con Rmps carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is W380-N&S101 Conn over US 101 I 380 EB Con Rmps?

The structure is 2,925 ft (891.5 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns W380-N&S101 Conn over US 101 I 380 EB Con Rmps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.