US Bridges

Justin Drive over Route I 280

Poor

San Francisco County, California · 04-SF-280-R3.23-SF · Structure no. 34 0075

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,512
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Justin Drive over Route I 280 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Justin Drive 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 5,512 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,305 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJustin Drive
CrossesRoute I 280
Location04-SF-280-R3.23-SF
RouteCity Street 0D084
Coordinates37.73179, -122.4261
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,512 (2019)
Projected traffic21,305 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Justin Drive over Route I 280 built?

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

What condition is Justin Drive 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 Justin Drive over Route I 280 carry?

About 5,512 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Justin Drive over Route I 280?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Justin Drive over Route I 280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.