US Bridges

Butano Cut Off over Pescadero Creek

Fair

San Mateo County, California · South Pescadero RD · Structure no. 35C0118

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
357
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butano Cut Off over Pescadero Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Butano Cut Off over Pescadero Creek in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 357 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,224 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesButano Cut Off
CrossesPescadero Creek
LocationSouth Pescadero RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.24753, -122.36245
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2016)
Projected traffic1,224 by 2044
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Butano Cut Off over Pescadero Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butano Cut Off over Pescadero Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Butano Cut Off over Pescadero Creek carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Butano Cut Off over Pescadero Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Butano Cut Off over Pescadero Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.