N101-SIERRA PT OFF
Carrying N101-SIERRA PT OFF over CALTRAIN & UP RR
04-SM-101-23.66-BSBN, San Mateo, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: N101-SIERRA PT OFF
The N101-SIERRA PT OFF bridge in San Mateo, California carries N101-SIERRA PT OFF over CALTRAIN & UP RR. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 277.1 meters (909 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,100 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How N101-SIERRA PT OFF compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1982
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 277.1 m (909 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.4 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 35 0130S
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N101-SIERRA PT OFF is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare N101-SIERRA PT OFF against other structures in San Mateo and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for N101-SIERRA PT OFF?
N101-SIERRA PT OFF in San Mateo, California has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is N101-SIERRA PT OFF inspected?
N101-SIERRA PT OFF's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N101-SIERRA PT OFF is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for N101-SIERRA PT OFF?
N101-SIERRA PT OFF has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining N101-SIERRA PT OFF?
N101-SIERRA PT OFF is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is N101-SIERRA PT OFF and does age affect safety?
N101-SIERRA PT OFF was built in 1982, making it 44 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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