US Bridges

N Claremont over San Mateo Creek

Good

San Mateo County, California · North of 1st ST · Structure no. 35C0143

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,830
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Claremont over San Mateo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Claremont over San Mateo Creek in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 1,830 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,091 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Claremont
CrossesSan Mateo Creek
LocationNorth of 1st ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.56912, -122.32341
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,830 (2018)
Projected traffic1,091 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 N Claremont over San Mateo Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Claremont over San Mateo 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 N Claremont over San Mateo Creek carry?

About 1,830 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N Claremont over San Mateo Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns N Claremont over San Mateo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.