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San Mateo County, CA · Structure #35 0280

U.S. HIGHWAY 101

U.S. HIGHWAY 101 in 04-Sm-101-R20.63, San Mateo County, California received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1976, the bridge carries 188K vehicles daily on U.S. HIGHWAY 101 over North Channel. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
188K
Daily Traffic
1976
Year Built
22.3m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
U.S. HIGHWAY 101
Crosses Over
North Channel
State
California
County
San Mateo County
Location
04-Sm-101-R20.63
Year Built
1976
Age
50 years
Daily Traffic
188,000
Lanes
14
Length
22.3 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
35 0280

About This Bridge

U.S. HIGHWAY 101 is a 50-year-old bridge located 04-Sm-101-R20.63 in San Mateo County, California. The bridge carries U.S. HIGHWAY 101 over North Channel with 14 traffic lanes, handling approximately 188K vehicles per day. Built in 1976, the structure spans 22.3 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

04-Sm-101-R20.63, San Mateo County, California

37.635433, -122.403242

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Frequently Asked Questions

U.S. HIGHWAY 101 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

U.S. HIGHWAY 101 was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

U.S. HIGHWAY 101 carries approximately 188K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 14 traffic lanes. It is 22.3 meters long and located on U.S. HIGHWAY 101 in 04-Sm-101-R20.63, San Mateo County, California.

Yes, U.S. HIGHWAY 101 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

U.S. HIGHWAY 101 is located 04-Sm-101-R20.63 in San Mateo County, California. The bridge carries U.S. HIGHWAY 101 over North Channel. Its coordinates are 37.635433, -122.403242. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

U.S. HIGHWAY 101 carries U.S. HIGHWAY 101 over North Channel. The bridge is 22.3 meters long and was built in 1976.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.