US Bridges

Alemany Blvd NB over Route I 280

Poor

San Francisco County, California · 04-SF-280-R3.87-SF · Structure no. 34 0073

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
375 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,055
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alemany Blvd NB over Route I 280 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alemany Blvd NB over Route I 280 in San Francisco County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,055 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,980 by 2044. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlemany Blvd NB
CrossesRoute I 280
Location04-SF-280-R3.87-SF
RouteCity Street 0D014
Coordinates37.73192, -122.41463
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,055 (2019)
Projected traffic15,980 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Alemany Blvd NB over Route I 280 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alemany Blvd NB over Route I 280 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Alemany Blvd NB over Route I 280 carry?

About 10,055 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alemany Blvd NB over Route I 280?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Alemany Blvd NB over Route I 280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.