Doran Memorial Bridge

The Doran Memorial Bridge is a road bridge in Burlingame, California that carries Interstate 280 traffic across San Mateo Creek. The structure uses steel girder construction to span the waterway and supports eight lanes of vehicle movement.

The bridge was named to honor Officer Eugene A. Doran, who died in service near this location in 1959 during a law enforcement operation. The structure opened to traffic in 1969 and stands as an ongoing memorial to his service.

The bridge honors a police officer through its official name, making it a symbol of local service and sacrifice for residents. This dedication appears in signage and remains meaningful to the community that crosses it daily.

A commemorative marker stands at the Ralph D. Percival Memorial Vista Point along the northbound lanes of State Highway 280. This location provides a practical stopping point to view the memorial without disrupting traffic flow.

The structure won recognition in the Medium Span, High Clearance category at the 1970 American Institute of Steel Construction bridge competition. This technical award reflects the engineering quality and design excellence achieved at the time of construction.

GPS coordinates: 37.53025,-122.36064

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:08