US Bridges

Hillsdale Blvd over Foster City Lagoon

Fair

San Mateo County, California · .6 MI N/O Foster City Blv · Structure no. 35C0069

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,372
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillsdale Blvd over Foster City Lagoon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillsdale Blvd over Foster City Lagoon in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 61 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 6 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 11,372 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,356 by 2041. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHillsdale Blvd
CrossesFoster City Lagoon
Location.6 MI N/O Foster City Blv
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.56542, -122.26786
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,372 (2022)
Projected traffic16,356 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hillsdale Blvd over Foster City Lagoon built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Hillsdale Blvd over Foster City Lagoon 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 Hillsdale Blvd over Foster City Lagoon carry?

About 11,372 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hillsdale Blvd over Foster City Lagoon?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Hillsdale Blvd over Foster City Lagoon?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.