U.S. Highway 101 over Cesar Chavez Blvd
PoorSan Francisco County, California · 04-SF-101-2.92-SF · Structure no. 34 0034
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 625 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 234,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over Cesar Chavez Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Cesar Chavez Blvd in San Francisco County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 74 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 234,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 312,230 by 2046. The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long and 120 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 101 over Cesar Chavez Blvd built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Cesar Chavez Blvd in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Cesar Chavez Blvd carry?
About 234,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Cesar Chavez Blvd?
The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Cesar Chavez Blvd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.