US Bridges

23rd Street over U.S. Highway 101

Fair

San Francisco County, California · 04-SF-101-3.37-SF · Structure no. 34 0035

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,513
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

23rd Street over U.S. Highway 101 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 23rd Street over U.S. Highway 101 in San Francisco County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 4,513 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,614 by 2046. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries23rd Street
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-SF-101-3.37-SF
RouteCity Street 0D187
Coordinates37.75443, -122.40327
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,513 (2018)
Projected traffic7,614 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 23rd Street over U.S. Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23rd Street over U.S. Highway 101 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 23rd Street over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 4,513 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 23rd Street over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 23rd Street over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.