US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Cesar Chavez Blvd

Fair

San Francisco County, California · 04-SF-101-2.95-SF · Structure no. 34 0034S

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
748 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Cesar Chavez Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Cesar Chavez Blvd in San Francisco County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,823 by 2042. The structure is 748 ft (228 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesCesar Chavez Blvd
Location04-SF-101-2.95-SF
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates37.74859, -122.40344
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length748 ft (228 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2018)
Projected traffic25,823 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Cesar Chavez Blvd built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Cesar Chavez Blvd 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 Cesar Chavez Blvd carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Cesar Chavez Blvd?

The structure is 748 ft (228 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Cesar Chavez Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.