US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over 3rd Street

Fair

San Francisco County, California · 04-SF-101-0.77-SF · Structure no. 34 0030

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
189,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over 3rd Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over 3rd Street in San Francisco County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 71 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 189,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 241,497 by 2046. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 156 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
Crosses3rd Street
Location04-SF-101-0.77-SF
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates37.71913, -122.39933
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.3 m)
Deck width156 ft (47.6 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189,000 (2018)
Projected traffic241,497 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 U.S. Highway 101 over 3rd Street built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over 3rd Street 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over 3rd Street carry?

About 189,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over 3rd Street?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.3 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over 3rd Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.