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San Francisco County, CA · Structure #34 0089

NB AND SB RTE 280

NB AND SB RTE 280 in 04-Sf-280-R2.91-Sf, San Francisco County, California received a condition grade of B (61/100). Built in 1964, the bridge carries 170K vehicles daily on NB AND SB RTE 280 over Lyell Street. It is classified as structurally deficient.

B
61/100
61
Condition Score
170K
Daily Traffic
1964
Year Built
54.7m
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
NB AND SB RTE 280
Crosses Over
Lyell Street
State
California
County
San Francisco County
Location
04-Sf-280-R2.91-Sf
Year Built
1964
Reconstructed
1972
Age
62 years
Daily Traffic
170,000
Lanes
9
Length
54.7 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
34 0089

About This Bridge

NB AND SB RTE 280 is a 62-year-old bridge located 04-Sf-280-R2.91-Sf in San Francisco County, California. The bridge carries NB AND SB RTE 280 over Lyell Street with 9 traffic lanes, handling approximately 170K vehicles per day. Built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1972, the structure spans 54.7 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-R2.91-Sf, San Francisco County, California

37.731969, -122.432092

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Frequently Asked Questions

NB AND SB RTE 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.

NB AND SB RTE 280 was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1972, making it 62 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

NB AND SB RTE 280 carries approximately 170K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 9 traffic lanes. It is 54.7 meters long and located on NB AND SB RTE 280 in 04-Sf-280-R2.91-Sf, San Francisco County, California.

Yes, NB AND SB RTE 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.

NB AND SB RTE 280 is located 04-Sf-280-R2.91-Sf in San Francisco County, California. The bridge carries NB AND SB RTE 280 over Lyell Street. Its coordinates are 37.731969, -122.432092. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

NB AND SB RTE 280 carries NB AND SB RTE 280 over Lyell Street. The bridge is 54.7 meters long and was built in 1964, with reconstruction in 1972.

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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.