FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DELAWARE ST

Carrying DELAWARE ST over FIESTA CHANNEL

0.3 MI S OF SH 92, San Mateo, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DELAWARE ST

The DELAWARE ST bridge in San Mateo, California carries DELAWARE ST over FIESTA CHANNEL. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1998, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,280 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How DELAWARE ST compares

▼ 7.0
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of California bridges
393
Bridges in San Mateo · 21 in Poor condition
DELAWARE ST 24.3 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.5
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
10.4
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1953
Last Reconstructed
1998
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
29.2 m (96 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
14,280 vehicles/day
Structure Number
35C0080

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DELAWARE ST 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 DELAWARE ST 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 DELAWARE ST?

DELAWARE ST in San Mateo, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DELAWARE ST inspected?

DELAWARE ST'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 14,280 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DELAWARE ST is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for DELAWARE ST?

DELAWARE ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DELAWARE ST?

DELAWARE ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is DELAWARE ST and does age affect safety?

DELAWARE ST was built in 1953, making it 73 years old and last reconstructed in 1998.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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