US Bridges

Fox Hollow Road over Bear Gulch Creek

Fair

San Mateo County, California · 500 Ft S. of SR 84 · Structure no. 35C0191

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Hollow Road over Bear Gulch Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fox Hollow Road over Bear Gulch Creek in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Hollow Road
CrossesBear Gulch Creek
Location500 Ft S. of SR 84
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Mateo County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.42542, -122.26253
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic62 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Fox Hollow Road over Bear Gulch Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox Hollow Road over Bear Gulch 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 Fox Hollow Road over Bear Gulch Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fox Hollow Road over Bear Gulch Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Fox Hollow Road over Bear Gulch Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.