US Bridges

Industrial Blvd over Cordilleras Creek

Fair

San Mateo County, California · North of G ST · Structure no. 35C0049

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,612
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Industrial Blvd over Cordilleras Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Industrial Blvd over Cordilleras Creek in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 8,612 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,795 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIndustrial Blvd
CrossesCordilleras Creek
LocationNorth of G ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Mateo County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.49832, -122.24113
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,612 (2018)
Projected traffic10,795 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Industrial Blvd over Cordilleras Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Industrial Blvd over Cordilleras 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 Industrial Blvd over Cordilleras Creek carry?

About 8,612 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Industrial Blvd over Cordilleras Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Industrial Blvd over Cordilleras Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.