San Mateo-Hayward Bridge

Beautiful view

It’s a bridge and you cross it. No no times are 6 am and 2:30 to 7 pm. toll is $6 from Hayward to San Mateo and nothing going back to Hayward. It’s also spooky sometimes.

Beautiful

Very nice bridge but it’s scary when it goes up really high

Better crossing this bridge on the way to Half Moon Bay, than going over the Bay Bridge...

I hate this bridge it is the scariest bridge ever. It goes really really high up and it’s very scary when there is Highlands also there is a lower part that extends a lot of miles and I’m sure cars have flipped over and went into the ocean I just dislike this bridge there’s always traffic!

The bridge was very bumpy. but at least it was a shortcut.

Great bridge

Love going fishing there beautiful views!!

Really like to go to Hayward but I would like to come back for free and not pay when I go to San Mateo

Wonderful

Very Nice

Great view, only a quarter ChP hideouts vs Bay Brg, enough lanes both sides, (W to E) Short stretch 30% hi atl. level (65-100mph) ~ curve stretch 10% @35 degree grade (65-85mph)~ long stretch 60% sea level (105-*60mph), Scenery: West to East leftside after curve & E to W all on rightside, Mph Safety: daytime watch center divide & emergency pockets if W to E, when E to W watch mid div & rear, traffic cameras @ 4/6/10/12/16, Lanes 3 then 2 preferred for visibility(spd) & scenery(px/vd), Rain: tires dependent less 20mph from above #s, @curve lane 1 (W to E). ooOo0oooOoo

Going to Hayward You have to get through by 2pm is you don’t wanna get stuck in traffic

Beautiful sunrise

My amazing view

I enjoy crossing this bridge even if it’s not done often. I like the view of the bay and the length of this bridge. Always spot it when landing in SFO.

As far as bridges go, this one isnt as pretty or famous as the Golden Gate; but serves us well by providing the necessary connection from the Peninsula to Hayward (among many other cities) the self proclaimed Heart of the Bay (more like an armpit to me)... I like the causeway portion of the bridge. No, I like my car radio, yeah, I get to listen to my 80s tunes on the straightaway. Oh, also, if theres an accident and a lane or twos blocked, that really sucks. Bring a book to read.

Yesterday, April 30, shortly before 8:00 pm, it is time to no longer go out, my car broke down on the San Mateo bridge and I could no longer pick it up and today in the morning I went to get it up but the highway patrolman was already towing it now I call to grab it and they want to steal $ 500 ... now I understand the angry and vandalizing people deserve it I hope they end all the bad officials

It is so close to the water

If you hate this bridge and the costs of it. Vote conservative. Dont write a review. CA/SF is an one party state and needs fiscal responsibility. Anyway, Im looking for reviews on cop traffic stops here...Great bridge btw, it stands up.

I pay $6 a day for the privilege of crossing this beautiful bridge at reverse or non commute hours Im not broken down nor had an accident however 3 speeding ticket over the years

Two axle vehicle $6 toll going westward direction only

Its very expensive to cross the bridge. And there is a lot of traffic. It also makes it very dangerous to walk.

They REALLY need to repave the deck of this bridge.. I commute every single day across this thing and the deck is horrible. Cant imagine what kind of damage its doing to my suspension and tires.

Want to go back during the day.. Super cool!

Great bridge. Its always there, it always departs from and takes you to the same location. Very dependable.

Nice bridge in scenic point of view. This is on my daily commute route and this bridge is a bottle neck. With any kind of actual accident expect delays, sometimes by long stretch of time hence the 3 star rating.

The toll price was $5. I have the worker a $20 bill and he gave me $10 in return. They need someone to supervise what’s going on. It’s not the first time it’s happened.

Fast way to get to Hayward and the east bay.

Super and fantastic.

Lovely bridge, salute for the US government for construction of such a bridge and even the toll be 10$ it worth and there is not traffic at all it’s normal.Beautiful view and fresh air !!!

Cool seen a sea cow in the pic

Commute: UNION CITY TO SF-traffic is brutally slow and packed as 7am strikes. Make sure you leave early if you want smooth traffic or plan your travel time with traffic in mindI love the view of the bay on this bridge!!

My commute bridge to get to work

A bridge is a bridge ...but since i travel this bridge daily i will say i do see work being done to bridge most days which makes me happy to see the upkeep and safety being done ...just wish single riders would stay out of the carpool lanes ...

Cars love them. Boats hate them. Oh, to be a bridge.

Got across faster then the Bay Bridge @ 6am

Hey When 101 Golden Gate & Bay Bridges are backed up.... Cross San Mateo Bridge!!

View of the waters nearby is scenic. Sometimes they dont charge if theres traffic piled up. Felt its longer than golden gate & Oakland bridges.

A cool bridge! Only that its not iconic like the golden gate bridge. But its long and driving charges is $5.

Pretty awesome bridge, and a great view from it. Its the 7th largest bridge (as of this review) in the US.

There’s nothing remarkable about this bridge. But to be fair that’s because it’s overshadowed by the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge—can’t really shine with that company. This bridge is long enough that it will give you some time to admire the views of the bay.

I enjoy driving over the San Mateo bridge. I like to see the water, maybe see a seal, lots of birds. Use it mostly to go to SFO.

As I climbed slowly up the menacing dark road leading to my ultimate fate on the bridge, I stared into the abiss. To my left I saw a glimpse the city and to my right..the spider that was stuck on my passenger seat. It took all of my will power to not steer the car off the bridge into the murky water bellow. Over all the bridge was fine.

Average bride. Pay to crossing East to West. Fairly flat bridge. Interesting to see the wet lands on either side of the bridge as your driving.

Beautiful bridge! $6.00 to cross.

Quickest way to get to hayward from the peninsula

Love this bridge beautiful flat close to water

Functional but not beautiful as the Golden Gate Bridge. I post two pictures here of the remains of the bridge it replaced, located on the West side. The old bridge is not accessible to the public. There is the bay trail (paved) that goes under the newer bridge where you can hear the rumble of the passing cars and see the underside of the old bridge and its replacement.

The view is awesome!

We go past this almost everyday and the toll price is good for a bridge this long!

Probably best site in the world theres plenty of time to see the view I loved it

Getting around the San Francisco Bay requires us to use one or more bridges periodically. All bridges crossing the bay have an intrinsic beauty but the San Mateo–Hayward Bridge allows drivers to see a lot of the bay from various directions because of its bend and length.

Its a bridge. You drive over water on it. It works. Sometimes there is a lot of traffic. Most of the way you are not very high above the water but there is a high rise section so that boats can go under. The views are ok. It feels more like a freeway than a bridge.

They charge me twice!I paid the day i crossed it, and them they sent me a toll evasion violation,I just call them and they ask for a receipt. thats is stupid, every time i have to ask for a receipt when i pay the toll.I just pay again by phone the $6..

Lots of time to look at the scenery while driving.

Beautiful view and a much better commute since they added 1 more lane on each side.

This brig is nice to cross it has and exelente view

Its 2019 FasTrak is still cash only, way to rip off citizens.

I really loved this long bridge, it has been recently remodeled for a smoother ride. I like the view and when it is long, it is usually a wise use of money because Dumbarton Bridge has the same price but WAY shorter

Gwts me to work

Very easy and fast to drive on at night.

Great view of the bay off this bridge.

Great views but really bad commute times due to heavy traffic.

As humans, we tend to go where other humans have ventured, and as tourists, thats no exception. The Golden Gate and the new Bay Bridge has drawn a lot of attention over the years.The Golden Gate, because of its iconic symbol to the Bay Area. The bridge also the dubious distinction of being one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.The Guinness World Records has crowned the new East Span the widest bridge, with a total deck width of 258.33 feet, including 10 lanes of roadway, a 15.5-ft-wide bike path and a gap where the central tower supports the two bridge deck sections.Now with that being said and with all the tourists flocking to see these bridges, another not so well known bridge is the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge which goes unnoticed. This bridge served as a lifeline during the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake when the old Bay Bridge went down for months because of structural repairs.This bridge is a lifeline for many commuters who travel into Silicone Cone Valley of Santa Clara. Ive commuted over this bridge thousands of time over the years and the views are spectacular on any day. Traveling up and over the 135 foot span also gives you a great bird eye view of the entire Bay Area. Although this bridge has remained in the shadows, the past is rich.* Did you know, that the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge is the longest bridge in the San Francisco Bay Area and the 25th longest in the world by length!?Early 1920s, the idea for a bridge between Hayward and Little Coyote Point in San Mateo began formulating. Three Cities, San Mateo, Hillsborough, and Burlingame campaigned for a transportation link from the Dublin Valley.In 1927, construction began with more than 12 tons of structural and reinforcing steel much of it forged at the old United States Steel plant in South San Francisco. The cement came from Redwood City, mixed with remnants of ancient oyster shells provided the foundation for the roadway.Only one person lost his life during construction of the bridge: J.R. Janson, a field engineer, who fell 57ft onto a concrete pile.In 1929, on opening day, the bridge was originally known as the San Francisco Bay Toll Bridge. A huge celebration commenced in San Mateo with dignitaries from both sides of the bay.Initial bridge tolls ranged from twenty cents for a motorcycle, to fifty cents for a seven-passenger automobile. The new San Francisco Bay Toll Bridge quickly gained acclaim as a rousing engineering success.* Publicized as the largest bridge in the world, it cut travel time from the Central Valley to San Francisco considerably, lowering prices for agricultural products on the Peninsula, while helping to stimulate local development.However, because of the Great Depression, the Bridge Company lost more than $230,000 the first year as ridership decreased. In turn, they dropped the toll costs to lure motorists.The central draw section of the bridge soon proved impractical for the heavy commuter population. Although the center section took only four minutes to rise, mechanical and nautical delays could easily stop traffic for more than an hour.In 1961, construction of a new San Mateo-Hayward Bridge began and would be a seven-mile steel roadway deck as part of the structure, without the need of a separate concrete deck.* The high-rise portion would include a 750-foot steel girder span, which would become the longest girder span in United States.The high-rise would tower 135 feet above the bay, allowing ships to easily pass below in a dredged channel. The new bridge would have four traffic lanes on the eastern trestle portion and six on the high-rise section.In 1967, the new bridge opened and was sleek with a majestic structure which won accolades from critics, including the American Society of Engineers and American Institute of Steel Construction.So there you have it... Take a ride over this great bridge and enjoy the view!

Nightmares of traffic jam.

This bridge have some really nice views

Nice to drive on this bridge

They want me to review a bridge?I drive over it alot.Hasnt collapsed.

Worst place to live in. management doesnt knows how there online portal works. they charge 53 dollar extra convenience fee for paying bills online. Will never recommend this place to anyone. Sadly i am stuck here for almost a year.

Hiway to heaven lol

An amazing long distance bridge.

Pay if you go to West.

Its a really long and butiffull bridge on bay

How about hiring staff that is willing to help and assist about a question! Horrible customer service.

Awesome breathtaking view.. but a bit scary too :/

Never crowded....love it

Traffic its horrible. No traffic its an amazing drive.

Beautiful scenery

Beautiful....

I hate the scary Bridge and somebody put some big wheels around it

Congested everyday

Sucks bad..forever to clear accidents and tolls continue to climb at 5 dollars and up to 8.00 soon.

Ok

It is 36,960 feet (11,270 m); 7.0 miles (11.3 km) long bridge

Wonderful Bridge

Awesome

Brought me to my new home

Very long bridge.

Very beautiful views.

Nice bridge

Traffic

Its a Bridge

Scary bridge

Sit and wait

Awesome

I hate that it costs so much for people to cross.

Traffic. All. The. Time.