US Bridges

Wurr Road over Pescadero Creek

Fair

San Mateo County, California · 0.1 MI South Pescadero · Structure no. 35C0119

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wurr Road over Pescadero Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wurr Road over Pescadero Creek in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2046. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWurr Road
CrossesPescadero Creek
Location0.1 MI South Pescadero
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Mateo County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.27572, -122.28629
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2016)
Projected traffic246 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wurr Road over Pescadero Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wurr Road 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 Wurr Road over Pescadero Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wurr Road over Pescadero Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Wurr Road over Pescadero Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.