US Bridges

Interstate 80 over San Francisco Bay 3 Sts

Fair

San Francisco County, California · 04-SF-080-6.35L-SF · Structure no. 34 0003

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Suspension
Steel
Length
10,303 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
200,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 over San Francisco Bay 3 Sts is a steel suspension carrying Interstate 80 over San Francisco Bay 3 Sts in San Francisco County, California. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 89 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 406,559 by 2044. The structure is 10,303 ft (3,140.5 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesInterstate 80
CrossesSan Francisco Bay 3 Sts
Location04-SF-080-6.35L-SF
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates37.78643, -122.39058
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.5 US tons
Inventory rating8.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSuspension
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length10,303 ft (3,140.5 m)
Longest span2,310 ft (704.1 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.2 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200,000 (2020)
Projected traffic406,559 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 80 over San Francisco Bay 3 Sts built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Interstate 80 over San Francisco Bay 3 Sts in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 80 over San Francisco Bay 3 Sts carry?

About 200,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 80 over San Francisco Bay 3 Sts?

The structure is 10,303 ft (3,140.5 m) long with a longest span of 2,310 ft (704.1 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 80 over San Francisco Bay 3 Sts?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.