US Bridges

Bermuda DR over Fiesta Channel

Poor

San Mateo County, California · South of Fiesta Drive · Structure no. 35C0077

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,920
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bermuda DR over Fiesta Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bermuda DR over Fiesta Channel in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,920 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,636 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBermuda DR
CrossesFiesta Channel
LocationSouth of Fiesta Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Mateo County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.54963, -122.29596
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,920 (2009)
Projected traffic1,636 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$500,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bermuda DR over Fiesta Channel built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bermuda DR over Fiesta Channel 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 Bermuda DR over Fiesta Channel carry?

About 1,920 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bermuda DR over Fiesta Channel?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Bermuda DR over Fiesta Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.