US Bridges

Marine Pkwy over Belmont Slough

Good

San Mateo County, California · East of S.H. 101 · Structure no. 35C0073

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marine Pkwy over Belmont Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Marine Pkwy over Belmont Slough in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,904 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 234 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMarine Pkwy
CrossesBelmont Slough
LocationEast of S.H. 101
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.52771, -122.26788
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width234 ft (71.4 m)
Roadway width171 ft (52.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2010)
Projected traffic10,904 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure11
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marine Pkwy over Belmont Slough built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marine Pkwy over Belmont Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Marine Pkwy over Belmont Slough carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Marine Pkwy over Belmont Slough?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 234 ft wide.

Who owns Marine Pkwy over Belmont Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.