US Bridges

Pacific Blvd over Hillsdale Blvd

Fair

San Mateo County, California · Pacific Blvd @ Hillsdale · Structure no. 35C0081

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,650
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pacific Blvd over Hillsdale Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pacific Blvd over Hillsdale Blvd in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,741 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPacific Blvd
CrossesHillsdale Blvd
LocationPacific Blvd @ Hillsdale
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.53751, -122.29662
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2011)
Projected traffic12,741 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pacific Blvd over Hillsdale Blvd built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pacific Blvd over Hillsdale Blvd 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 Pacific Blvd over Hillsdale Blvd carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pacific Blvd over Hillsdale Blvd?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Pacific Blvd over Hillsdale Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.