US Bridges

Route I 280 SB over San Jose Ave Munirail

Fair

San Francisco County, California · 04-SF-280-R2.70-SF · Structure no. 34 0079L

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route I 280 SB over San Jose Ave Munirail is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route I 280 SB over San Jose Ave Munirail 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 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 85,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,840 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute I 280 SB
CrossesSan Jose Ave Munirail
Location04-SF-280-R2.70-SF
RouteInterstate 280
Coordinates37.73132, -122.4355
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,000 (2019)
Projected traffic116,840 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 San Jose Ave Munirail built?

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

What condition is Route I 280 SB over San Jose Ave Munirail 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Route I 280 SB over San Jose Ave Munirail carry?

About 85,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route I 280 SB over San Jose Ave Munirail?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Route I 280 SB over San Jose Ave Munirail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.