US Bridges

Bridge DR Parkway over Redwood Shores Lagoon

Poor

San Mateo County, California · East of Marine Pkwy · Structure no. 35C0074R

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
850 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge DR Parkway over Redwood Shores Lagoon is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridge DR Parkway over Redwood Shores Lagoon in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,632 by 2042. The structure is 850 ft (259.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBridge DR Parkway
CrossesRedwood Shores Lagoon
LocationEast of Marine Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.53016, -122.25628
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length850 ft (259.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2018)
Projected traffic5,632 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge DR Parkway over Redwood Shores Lagoon built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge DR Parkway over Redwood Shores 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge DR Parkway over Redwood Shores Lagoon carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bridge DR Parkway over Redwood Shores Lagoon?

The structure is 850 ft (259.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge DR Parkway over Redwood Shores Lagoon?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.