US Bridges

South Airport Blvd over San Bruno Canal

Good

San Mateo County, California · North of North Access RD · Structure no. 35C0206

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,327
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Airport Blvd over San Bruno Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying South Airport Blvd over San Bruno Canal in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 19,327 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,193 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSouth Airport Blvd
CrossesSan Bruno Canal
LocationNorth of North Access RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.63878, -122.40079
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,327 (2010)
Projected traffic16,193 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure7
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Airport Blvd over San Bruno Canal built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Airport Blvd over San Bruno Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does South Airport Blvd over San Bruno Canal carry?

About 19,327 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is South Airport Blvd over San Bruno Canal?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns South Airport Blvd over San Bruno Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.