El Prado Road over Easton Creek
PoorSan Mateo County, California · Just SE of Canyon RD · Structure no. 35C0211
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
El Prado Road over Easton Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying El Prado Road over Easton Creek in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was El Prado Road over Easton Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is El Prado Road over Easton Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does El Prado Road over Easton Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is El Prado Road over Easton Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns El Prado Road over Easton Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.