US Bridges

N&S101-E380 Cnnctr over US 101 Rmps North Chnl

Fair

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-101-R20.69-SBR · Structure no. 35 0272H

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,188 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N&S101-E380 Cnnctr over US 101 Rmps North Chnl is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N&S101-E380 Cnnctr over US 101 Rmps North Chnl 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,459 by 2040. The structure is 2,188 ft (666.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN&S101-E380 Cnnctr
CrossesUS 101 Rmps North Chnl
Location04-SM-101-R20.69-SBR
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates37.63458, -122.40281
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.
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans10 (+11 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length2,188 ft (666.8 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (1998)
Projected traffic16,459 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N&S101-E380 Cnnctr over US 101 Rmps North Chnl built?

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

What condition is N&S101-E380 Cnnctr over US 101 Rmps North Chnl 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 N&S101-E380 Cnnctr over US 101 Rmps North Chnl carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N&S101-E380 Cnnctr over US 101 Rmps North Chnl?

The structure is 2,188 ft (666.8 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N&S101-E380 Cnnctr over US 101 Rmps North Chnl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.