US Bridges

Kings Mountain RD over West Union Creek

Good

San Mateo County, California · 0.05 MI E Tripp RD · Structure no. 35C0123

Built
1905
120 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,075
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Mountain RD over West Union Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Kings Mountain RD over West Union Creek in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 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 2,075 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,154 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKings Mountain RD
CrossesWest Union Creek
Location0.05 MI E Tripp RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.43069, -122.27622
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,075 (2015)
Projected traffic3,154 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kings Mountain RD over West Union Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings Mountain RD over West Union 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 Kings Mountain RD over West Union Creek carry?

About 2,075 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kings Mountain RD over West Union Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Mountain RD over West Union Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.