US Bridges

State Park RD over Peters Creek

Fair

San Mateo County, California · Portola St. Park · Structure no. 35P0003

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

State Park RD over Peters Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Park RD over Peters Creek in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesState Park RD
CrossesPeters Creek
LocationPortola St. Park
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates37.25216, -122.21776
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic33 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 State Park RD over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Park RD over Peters 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Park RD over Peters Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is State Park RD over Peters Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns State Park RD over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.