I 280 over San Jose & Sickles Ave
PoorSan Francisco County, California · 04-SF-280-R0.71-SF · Structure no. 34 0085
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 476 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 166,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 280 over San Jose & Sickles Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 280 over San Jose & Sickles Ave in San Francisco County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 166,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225,390 by 2044. The structure is 476 ft (145.1 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 280 over San Jose & Sickles Ave built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is I 280 over San Jose & Sickles Ave 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 I 280 over San Jose & Sickles Ave carry?
About 166,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I 280 over San Jose & Sickles Ave?
The structure is 476 ft (145.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.
Who owns I 280 over San Jose & Sickles Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.