US Bridges

Mission Street over Route I 280

Fair

San Francisco County, California · 04-SF-280-R3.11-SF · Structure no. 34 0012

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mission Street over Route I 280 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mission Street over Route I 280 in San Francisco County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 23,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,785 by 2044. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMission Street
CrossesRoute I 280
Location04-SF-280-R3.11-SF
RouteCity Street 0D010
Coordinates37.73219, -122.42807
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,600 (2019)
Projected traffic61,785 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Mission Street over Route I 280 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mission Street over Route I 280 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mission Street over Route I 280 carry?

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

How long is Mission Street over Route I 280?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Mission Street over Route I 280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.