US Bridges

S101-OYSTER Point over US Highway 101

Good

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-101-22.78 · Structure no. 35 0317K

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,624 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S101-OYSTER Point over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S101-OYSTER Point over US Highway 101 in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,345 by 2040. The structure is 1,624 ft (495 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesS101-OYSTER Point
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location04-SM-101-22.78
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates37.66539, -122.39744
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,624 ft (495 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2002)
Projected traffic5,345 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 S101-OYSTER Point over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is S101-OYSTER Point over US Highway 101 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does S101-OYSTER Point over US Highway 101 carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S101-OYSTER Point over US Highway 101?

The structure is 1,624 ft (495 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S101-OYSTER Point over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.