US Bridges

Canyon Road over Slide

Good

San Mateo County, California · 1 MI NE of Cloverdale RD · Structure no. 35C0188

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canyon Road over Slide is a steel truss - thru carrying Canyon Road over Slide 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCanyon Road
CrossesSlide
Location1 MI NE of Cloverdale RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.21937, -122.3402
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic133 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Canyon Road over Slide built?

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

What condition is Canyon Road over Slide 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Canyon Road over Slide carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Canyon Road over Slide?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Canyon Road over Slide?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.