US Bridges

North Access RD over San Bruno Channel

Fair

San Mateo County, California · East of Airport Blvd · Structure no. 35C0046

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,494
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Access RD over San Bruno Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying North Access RD over San Bruno Channel in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 9,494 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,101 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNorth Access RD
CrossesSan Bruno Channel
LocationEast of Airport Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.63881, -122.40033
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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,494 (2001)
Projected traffic5,101 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 North Access RD over San Bruno Channel built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Access RD over San Bruno Channel 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 North Access RD over San Bruno Channel carry?

About 9,494 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is North Access RD over San Bruno Channel?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns North Access RD over San Bruno Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.