US Bridges

Old County RD over Pulgas Creek

Good

San Mateo County, California · South Commercial ST · Structure no. 35C0083

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old County RD over Pulgas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old County RD over Pulgas Creek in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,356 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld County RD
CrossesPulgas Creek
LocationSouth Commercial ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.50165, -122.25251
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2018)
Projected traffic16,356 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Old County RD over Pulgas Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old County RD over Pulgas Creek 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 Old County RD over Pulgas Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old County RD over Pulgas Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Old County RD over Pulgas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.