US Bridges

Middlefield RD over Redwood Creek

Good

San Mateo County, California · West of Maple ST · Structure no. 35C0169

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middlefield RD over Redwood Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Middlefield RD over Redwood Creek 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 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,811 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMiddlefield RD
CrossesRedwood Creek
LocationWest of Maple ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.48409, -122.22702
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2016)
Projected traffic17,811 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Middlefield RD over Redwood Creek built?

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

What condition is Middlefield RD over Redwood 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 2024.

How much traffic does Middlefield RD over Redwood Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Middlefield RD over Redwood Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Middlefield RD over Redwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.