US Bridges

North Access RD over San Bruno Channel (e)

Poor

San Mateo County, California · 0.3 MI E Airport Blvd · Structure no. 35C0047

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1986 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Access RD over San Bruno Channel (e) is a concrete continuous slab carrying North Access RD over San Bruno Channel (e) 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,681 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 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 (e)
Location0.3 MI E Airport Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.6388, -122.3976
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1986)
Projected traffic2,681 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Access RD over San Bruno Channel (e) built?

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

What condition is North Access RD over San Bruno Channel (e) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does North Access RD over San Bruno Channel (e) carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is North Access RD over San Bruno Channel (e)?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns North Access RD over San Bruno Channel (e)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.