US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Alana Way

Fair

San Francisco County, California · 04-SF-101-0.01-SF · Structure no. 34 0060

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
199,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Alana Way is a concrete slab carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Alana Way in San Francisco County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 199,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 258,116 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 198 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesAlana Way
Location04-SF-101-0.01-SF
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates37.70851, -122.39477
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width198 ft (60.4 m)
Roadway width194 ft (59.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199,000 (2019)
Projected traffic258,116 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Alana Way built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Alana Way 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Alana Way carry?

About 199,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Alana Way?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 198 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Alana Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.