US Bridges

Interstate 280 NB over Canada Road

Fair

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-280-R6.60 · Structure no. 35 0276R

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 280 NB over Canada Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 280 NB over Canada 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 169,818 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 280 NB
CrossesCanada Road
Location04-SM-280-R6.60
RouteInterstate 280
CountySan Mateo County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.45982, -122.29001
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,000 (2009)
Projected traffic169,818 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 280 NB over Canada Road built?

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

What condition is Interstate 280 NB over Canada 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 Canada Road carry?

About 50,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 280 NB over Canada Road?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 280 NB over Canada Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.