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San Francisco County, CA · Structure #34 0085

I 280

I 280 in 04-Sf-280-R0.71-Sf, San Francisco County, California received a condition grade of B (61/100). Built in 1964, the bridge carries 166K vehicles daily on I 280 over San Jose & Sickles AVE. It is classified as structurally deficient.

B
61/100
61
Condition Score
166K
Daily Traffic
1964
Year Built
145.1m
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
I 280
Crosses Over
San Jose & Sickles AVE
State
California
County
San Francisco County
Location
04-Sf-280-R0.71-Sf
Year Built
1964
Reconstructed
1971
Age
62 years
Daily Traffic
166,000
Lanes
8
Length
145.1 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
34 0085

About This Bridge

I 280 is a 62-year-old bridge located 04-Sf-280-R0.71-Sf in San Francisco County, California. The bridge carries I 280 over San Jose & Sickles AVE with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 166K vehicles per day. Built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1971, the structure spans 145.1 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (61/100) 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-280-R0.71-Sf, San Francisco County, California

37.710433, -122.457075

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Frequently Asked Questions

I 280 has a Condition Score of 61/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 4/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

I 280 was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1971, making it 62 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I 280 carries approximately 166K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 145.1 meters long and located on I 280 in 04-Sf-280-R0.71-Sf, San Francisco County, California.

Yes, I 280 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.

I 280 is located 04-Sf-280-R0.71-Sf in San Francisco County, California. The bridge carries I 280 over San Jose & Sickles AVE. Its coordinates are 37.710433, -122.457075. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I 280 carries I 280 over San Jose & Sickles AVE. The bridge is 145.1 meters long and was built in 1964, with reconstruction in 1971.

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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.