University Ave over San Francisquito Creek
GoodSan Mateo County, California · 0.01 MI S Woodland Ave · Structure no. 35C0029
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
University Ave over San Francisquito Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying University Ave over San Francisquito Creek in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 100 years old, older 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 24,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,199 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was University Ave over San Francisquito Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is University Ave over San Francisquito Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does University Ave over San Francisquito Creek carry?
About 24,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is University Ave over San Francisquito Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns University Ave over San Francisquito Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.