US Bridges

R-1S over R-1S

Fair

San Mateo County, California · East of US 101 · Structure no. 35C0151

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

R-1S over R-1S is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying R-1S over R-1S 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesR-1S
CrossesR-1S
LocationEast of US 101
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.61594, -122.3847
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2010)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was R-1S over R-1S built?

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

What condition is R-1S over R-1S 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does R-1S over R-1S carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is R-1S over R-1S?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns R-1S over R-1S?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.