US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Toll Plaza Undercrossing

Fair

San Francisco County, California · 04-SF-101-9.85 · Structure no. 34 0069

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90,932
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Toll Plaza Undercrossing is a concrete tee beam carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Toll Plaza Undercrossing in San Francisco County, California. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 90,932 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,000 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 291 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesToll Plaza Undercrossing
Location04-SF-101-9.85
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates37.80623, -122.47599
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width291 ft (88.7 m)
Roadway width172 ft (52.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,932 (2023)
Projected traffic110,000 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure13
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusEligible 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 Toll Plaza Undercrossing built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Toll Plaza Undercrossing 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Toll Plaza Undercrossing carry?

About 90,932 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Toll Plaza Undercrossing?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 291 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Toll Plaza Undercrossing?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.