US Bridges

Marsh RD over Marsh Slough

Good

San Mateo County, California · Marsh RD at Rolison · Structure no. 35C0108

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marsh RD over Marsh Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Marsh RD over Marsh Slough in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,630 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMarsh RD
CrossesMarsh Slough
LocationMarsh RD at Rolison
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.48157, -122.18369
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2018)
Projected traffic6,630 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Marsh RD over Marsh Slough built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marsh RD over Marsh Slough 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 2024.

How much traffic does Marsh RD over Marsh Slough carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Marsh RD over Marsh Slough?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Marsh RD over Marsh Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.