US Bridges

Hillsdale Blvd over Marina Lagoon

Poor

San Mateo County, California · 0.1 MI NE of Norfolk ST · Structure no. 35C0068

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
563 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
46,460
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillsdale Blvd over Marina Lagoon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillsdale Blvd over Marina Lagoon in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 62 years old, older 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 46,460 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,518 by 2041. The structure is 563 ft (171.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHillsdale Blvd
CrossesMarina Lagoon
Location0.1 MI NE of Norfolk ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.54699, -122.28394
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length563 ft (171.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,460 (2010)
Projected traffic54,518 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillsdale Blvd over Marina Lagoon built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Hillsdale Blvd over Marina Lagoon 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 Hillsdale Blvd over Marina Lagoon carry?

About 46,460 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hillsdale Blvd over Marina Lagoon?

The structure is 563 ft (171.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Hillsdale Blvd over Marina Lagoon?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.