US Bridges

Peninsula Avenue over U.S. Highway 101

Good

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-101-14.69-SM · Structure no. 35 0349

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
401 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peninsula Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Peninsula Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,017 by 2040. The structure is 401 ft (122.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPeninsula Avenue
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-SM-101-14.69-SM
RouteCity Street 0D473
Coordinates37.58369, -122.32937
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length401 ft (122.1 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (1998)
Projected traffic16,017 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Peninsula Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peninsula Avenue over U.S. 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 Peninsula Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Peninsula Avenue over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 401 ft (122.1 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Peninsula Avenue over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.