US Bridges

Delaware ST over San Mateo Creek

Good

San Mateo County, California · South of Cypress Ave · Structure no. 35C0088

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,530
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delaware ST over San Mateo Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Delaware ST over San Mateo Creek in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 8,530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,814 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDelaware ST
CrossesSan Mateo Creek
LocationSouth of Cypress Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.56909, -122.32211
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,530 (2019)
Projected traffic9,814 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Delaware ST over San Mateo Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delaware ST over San Mateo 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Delaware ST over San Mateo Creek carry?

About 8,530 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Delaware ST over San Mateo Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Delaware ST over San Mateo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.