US Bridges

Route 35 over Sunset Blvd

Good

San Francisco County, California · 04-SF-035-2.12-SF · Structure no. 34 0001

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
23,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 35 over Sunset Blvd is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Route 35 over Sunset Blvd in San Francisco County, California. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,214 by 2045. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 137 ft wide.

CarriesRoute 35
CrossesSunset Blvd
Location04-SF-035-2.12-SF
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates37.73372, -122.49421
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.9 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,600 (2019)
Projected traffic45,214 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 35 over Sunset Blvd built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 35 over Sunset Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Route 35 over Sunset Blvd carry?

About 23,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 35 over Sunset Blvd?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns Route 35 over Sunset Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.