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San Francisco County, CA · Structure #34 0034

U.S. HIGHWAY 101

U.S. HIGHWAY 101 in 04-Sf-101-2.92-Sf, San Francisco County, California received a condition grade of C (54/100). Built in 1951, the bridge carries 234K vehicles daily on U.S. HIGHWAY 101 over Cesar Chavez BLVD. It is classified as structurally deficient.

C
54/100
54
Condition Score
234K
Daily Traffic
1951
Year Built
190.5m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckPoor
4/9

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

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
U.S. HIGHWAY 101
Crosses Over
Cesar Chavez BLVD
State
California
County
San Francisco County
Location
04-Sf-101-2.92-Sf
Year Built
1951
Reconstructed
1968
Age
75 years
Daily Traffic
234,000
Lanes
8
Length
190.5 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
34 0034

About This Bridge

U.S. HIGHWAY 101 is a 75-year-old bridge located 04-Sf-101-2.92-Sf in San Francisco County, California. The bridge carries U.S. HIGHWAY 101 over Cesar Chavez BLVD with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 234K vehicles per day. Built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1968, the structure spans 190.5 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (54/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 4/9 (poor), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good). 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-Sf-101-2.92-Sf, San Francisco County, California

37.748014, -122.403964

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Frequently Asked Questions

U.S. HIGHWAY 101 has a Condition Score of 54/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 4/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

U.S. HIGHWAY 101 was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1968, making it 75 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

U.S. HIGHWAY 101 carries approximately 234K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 190.5 meters long and located on U.S. HIGHWAY 101 in 04-Sf-101-2.92-Sf, San Francisco 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-Sf-101-2.92-Sf in San Francisco County, California. The bridge carries U.S. HIGHWAY 101 over Cesar Chavez BLVD. Its coordinates are 37.748014, -122.403964. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

U.S. HIGHWAY 101 carries U.S. HIGHWAY 101 over Cesar Chavez BLVD. The bridge is 190.5 meters long and was built in 1951, with reconstruction in 1968.

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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.