Higgins Purisima R over Mills Creek
FairSan Mateo County, California · 1.5 MI E of Main ST · Structure no. 35C0051
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 477
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Higgins Purisima R over Mills Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Higgins Purisima R over Mills Creek in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 427 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Higgins Purisima R over Mills Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is Higgins Purisima R over Mills 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Higgins Purisima R over Mills Creek carry?
About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Higgins Purisima R over Mills Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Higgins Purisima R over Mills Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.