US Bridges

Los Trancos RD over Los Trancos Creek

Good

San Mateo County, California · 1.5 MI S Alpine RD · Structure no. 35C0171

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Trancos RD over Los Trancos Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Los Trancos RD over Los Trancos 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,375 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLos Trancos RD
CrossesLos Trancos Creek
Location1.5 MI S Alpine RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.36283, -122.20238
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2018)
Projected traffic3,375 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Los Trancos RD over Los Trancos Creek built?

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

What condition is Los Trancos RD over Los Trancos 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 Los Trancos RD over Los Trancos Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Los Trancos RD over Los Trancos Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Los Trancos RD over Los Trancos Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.