Airport Blvd over Burlingame Lagoon
PoorSan Mateo County, California · 1.3 MI E of Bayshore HWY · Structure no. 35C0086
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Airport Blvd over Burlingame Lagoon is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Blvd over Burlingame Lagoon in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,904 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Airport Blvd over Burlingame Lagoon built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Airport Blvd over Burlingame 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Airport Blvd over Burlingame Lagoon carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Airport Blvd over Burlingame Lagoon?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Airport Blvd over Burlingame Lagoon?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.