US Bridges

South Airport Blvd over Coloma Creek

Fair

San Mateo County, California · 150 Ft S/O Mitchell Ave · Structure no. 35C0213

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Airport Blvd over Coloma Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying South Airport Blvd over Coloma Creek in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSouth Airport Blvd
CrossesColoma Creek
Location150 Ft S/O Mitchell Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.64874, -122.40555
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2010)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Airport Blvd over Coloma Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Airport Blvd over Coloma 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does South Airport Blvd over Coloma Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is South Airport Blvd over Coloma Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns South Airport Blvd over Coloma Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.