US Bridges

Produce Ave over Colma Creek

Fair

San Mateo County, California · S/O San Mateo Ave · Structure no. 35C0021

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,510
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Produce Ave over Colma Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Produce Ave over Colma Creek in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 22,510 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,377 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesProduce Ave
CrossesColma Creek
LocationS/O San Mateo Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.64852, -122.40708
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,510 (2010)
Projected traffic21,377 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Produce Ave over Colma Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Produce Ave over Colma Creek 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 Produce Ave over Colma Creek carry?

About 22,510 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Produce Ave over Colma Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Produce Ave over Colma Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.