US Bridges

Westridge DR over Corte Madera Creek

Fair

San Mateo County, California · 0.4 MI N/E Portola RD · Structure no. 35C0172

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,465
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westridge DR over Corte Madera Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Westridge DR over Corte Madera Creek in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,465 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,823 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWestridge DR
CrossesCorte Madera Creek
Location0.4 MI N/E Portola RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.38324, -122.22261
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,465 (2018)
Projected traffic1,823 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Westridge DR over Corte Madera Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westridge DR over Corte Madera Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Westridge DR over Corte Madera Creek carry?

About 1,465 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Westridge DR over Corte Madera Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Westridge DR over Corte Madera Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.