US Bridges

State Park RD over Pescadero Creek

Good

San Mateo County, California · Portola State Park · Structure no. 35P0010

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6
2017 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

State Park RD over Pescadero Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying State Park RD over Pescadero Creek in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8 by 2044. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesState Park RD
CrossesPescadero Creek
LocationPortola State Park
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates37.24624, -122.21325
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length131 ft (40 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2017)
Projected traffic8 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
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 Pescadero Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Park RD over Pescadero Creek 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 2024.

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

About 6 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Park RD over Pescadero Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns State Park RD over Pescadero Creek?

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