US Bridges

Route I 280 SB over Sfwd Water Main

Fair

San Francisco County, California · 04-SF-280-R4.05L-SF · Structure no. 34 0072L

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route I 280 SB over Sfwd Water Main is a concrete slab carrying Route I 280 SB over Sfwd Water Main in San Francisco County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 91,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 194,087 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute I 280 SB
CrossesSfwd Water Main
Location04-SF-280-R4.05L-SF
RouteInterstate 280
Coordinates37.73377, -122.41125
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width98 ft (30 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,000 (2018)
Projected traffic194,087 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Route I 280 SB over Sfwd Water Main built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route I 280 SB over Sfwd Water Main 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 Route I 280 SB over Sfwd Water Main carry?

About 91,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Route I 280 SB over Sfwd Water Main?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Route I 280 SB over Sfwd Water Main?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.