US Bridges

Interstate 280 over Hillside

Good

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-280-R21.55 · Structure no. 35 0320

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
2,135 ft
49 main spans
Daily traffic
101,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 280 over Hillside is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 280 over Hillside in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 101,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,623 by 2040. The structure is 2,135 ft (650.6 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 280
CrossesHillside
Location04-SM-280-R21.55
RouteInterstate 280
Coordinates37.63221, -122.43675
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJuly 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans49
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,135 ft (650.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width10 ft (3 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,000 (2009)
Projected traffic135,623 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 280 over Hillside built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 280 over Hillside 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 280 over Hillside carry?

About 101,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 280 over Hillside?

The structure is 2,135 ft (650.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 280 over Hillside?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.