US Bridges

I280S Off-Monterey over I 280 San Jose Muni BART

Poor

San Francisco County, California · 04-SF-280-R2.72-SF · Structure no. 34 0079K

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
557 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I280S Off-Monterey over I 280 San Jose Muni BART is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I280S Off-Monterey over I 280 San Jose Muni BART in San Francisco County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,435 by 2044. The structure is 557 ft (169.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI280S Off-Monterey
CrossesI 280 San Jose Muni BART
Location04-SF-280-R2.72-SF
RouteInterstate 280
Coordinates37.73155, -122.43637
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length557 ft (169.8 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2019)
Projected traffic23,435 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I280S Off-Monterey over I 280 San Jose Muni BART built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I280S Off-Monterey over I 280 San Jose Muni BART 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 I280S Off-Monterey over I 280 San Jose Muni BART carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I280S Off-Monterey over I 280 San Jose Muni BART?

The structure is 557 ft (169.8 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I280S Off-Monterey over I 280 San Jose Muni BART?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.