US Bridges

Anza Blvd over Burlingame Lagoon

Fair

San Mateo County, California · East of SH 101 · Structure no. 35C0157

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
352 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
1989 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anza Blvd over Burlingame Lagoon is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Anza Blvd over Burlingame Lagoon in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,377 by 2043. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAnza Blvd
CrossesBurlingame Lagoon
LocationEast of SH 101
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.58782, -122.35162
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (1989)
Projected traffic21,377 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Anza Blvd over Burlingame Lagoon built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anza Blvd over Burlingame Lagoon 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 Anza Blvd over Burlingame Lagoon carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Anza Blvd over Burlingame Lagoon?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Anza Blvd over Burlingame Lagoon?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.