US Bridges

Departing Flt Trfc over Arriving Flight Traffic

Poor

San Mateo County, California · East of US Rt 101 · Structure no. 35C0133

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,805 ft
55 main spans
Daily traffic
19,170
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Departing Flt Trfc over Arriving Flight Traffic is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Departing Flt Trfc over Arriving Flight Traffic in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 19,170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,034 by 2042. The structure is 3,805 ft (1,159.7 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesDeparting Flt Trfc
CrossesArriving Flight Traffic
LocationEast of US Rt 101
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.61529, -122.38793
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans55 (+10 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length3,805 ft (1,159.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,170 (2010)
Projected traffic30,034 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$54 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Departing Flt Trfc over Arriving Flight Traffic built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Departing Flt Trfc over Arriving Flight Traffic in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Departing Flt Trfc over Arriving Flight Traffic carry?

About 19,170 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Departing Flt Trfc over Arriving Flight Traffic?

The structure is 3,805 ft (1,159.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Departing Flt Trfc over Arriving Flight Traffic?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.