US Bridges

North B Street over San Mateo Creek

Good

San Mateo County, California · Baldwin Ave @ North B ST · Structure no. 35C0155

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,790
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North B Street over San Mateo Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying North B Street over San Mateo Creek in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 2,790 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,453 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNorth B Street
CrossesSan Mateo Creek
LocationBaldwin Ave @ North B ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.56813, -122.32504
Functional classUrban 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
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,790 (2018)
Projected traffic6,453 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 North B Street over San Mateo Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is North B Street 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 North B Street over San Mateo Creek carry?

About 2,790 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is North B Street over San Mateo Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns North B Street over San Mateo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.