US Bridges

Grand Avenue WB over Caltrain UPRR Industrial

Fair

San Mateo County, California · 0.1 MI E of US 101 · Structure no. 35C0148L

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
588 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,955
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Avenue WB over Caltrain UPRR Industrial is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Grand Avenue WB over Caltrain UPRR Industrial in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 12,955 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,688 by 2041. The structure is 588 ft (179.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGrand Avenue WB
CrossesCaltrain UPRR Industrial
Location0.1 MI E of US 101
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.65539, -122.40596
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length588 ft (179.2 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,955 (2010)
Projected traffic10,688 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Avenue WB over Caltrain UPRR Industrial built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Avenue WB over Caltrain UPRR Industrial 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 2023.

How much traffic does Grand Avenue WB over Caltrain UPRR Industrial carry?

About 12,955 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Grand Avenue WB over Caltrain UPRR Industrial?

The structure is 588 ft (179.2 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Avenue WB over Caltrain UPRR Industrial?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.