US Bridges

Garage Connector over North/South Garage

Fair

San Mateo County, California · 0.3 MI E/O N. Macdonnell · Structure no. 35C0185

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
481 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garage Connector over North/South Garage is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garage Connector over North/South Garage in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 436 by 2042. The structure is 481 ft (146.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGarage Connector
CrossesNorth/South Garage
Location0.3 MI E/O N. Macdonnell
CountySan Mateo County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.61425, -122.39254
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length481 ft (146.7 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck8 ft (2.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2007)
Projected traffic436 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garage Connector over North/South Garage built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garage Connector over North/South Garage 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Garage Connector over North/South Garage carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Garage Connector over North/South Garage?

The structure is 481 ft (146.7 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Garage Connector over North/South Garage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.