US Bridges

RTE I 280N Offramp over San Jose Ave Munirail

Fair

San Francisco County, California · 04-SF-280-R2.69-SF · Structure no. 34 0079S

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I 280N Offramp over San Jose Ave Munirail is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE I 280N Offramp 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,381 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE I 280N Offramp
CrossesSan Jose Ave Munirail
Location04-SF-280-R2.69-SF
RouteInterstate 280
Coordinates37.73085, -122.43578
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2019)
Projected traffic14,381 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 RTE I 280N Offramp over San Jose Ave Munirail built?

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

What condition is RTE I 280N Offramp 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 RTE I 280N Offramp over San Jose Ave Munirail carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE I 280N Offramp over San Jose Ave Munirail?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I 280N Offramp over San Jose Ave Munirail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.