US Bridges

Veterans Blvd over Redwood Creek

Fair

San Mateo County, California · East of Main ST · Structure no. 35C0034

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Blvd over Redwood Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Veterans Blvd over Redwood Creek in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,827 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Blvd
CrossesRedwood Creek
LocationEast of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Mateo County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.48981, -122.22607
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2018)
Projected traffic36,827 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Veterans Blvd over Redwood Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Blvd over Redwood 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 2024.

How much traffic does Veterans Blvd over Redwood Creek carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Blvd over Redwood Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Blvd over Redwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.