US Bridges

Alemany Blvd SB over Route I 280

Good

San Francisco County, California · 04-SF-280-R3.28-SF · Structure no. 34 0074

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
273 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alemany Blvd SB over Route I 280 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alemany Blvd SB 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,305 by 2044. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAlemany Blvd SB
CrossesRoute I 280
Location04-SF-280-R3.28-SF
RouteCity Street 0D014
Coordinates37.73167, -122.425
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2019)
Projected traffic21,305 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Alemany Blvd SB over Route I 280 built?

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

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

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

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alemany Blvd SB over Route I 280?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Alemany Blvd SB over Route I 280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.