US Bridges

Norfolk Street over San Mateo Creek

Fair

San Mateo County, California · South of 3rd Ave · Structure no. 35C0184

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,780
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norfolk Street over San Mateo Creek is a concrete slab carrying Norfolk Street over San Mateo Creek in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 14,780 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,550 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorfolk Street
CrossesSan Mateo Creek
LocationSouth of 3rd Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.57264, -122.31064
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,780 (2019)
Projected traffic8,550 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Norfolk Street over San Mateo Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norfolk Street over San Mateo 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 2023.

How much traffic does Norfolk Street over San Mateo Creek carry?

About 14,780 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Norfolk Street over San Mateo Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Norfolk Street over San Mateo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.