US Bridges

RTE I 280 N Onramp over Sickles Avenue

Fair

San Francisco County, California · 04-SF-280-R0.75-SF · Structure no. 34 0085S

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I 280 N Onramp over Sickles Avenue is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE I 280 N Onramp over Sickles Avenue 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,632 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRTE I 280 N Onramp
CrossesSickles Avenue
Location04-SF-280-R0.75-SF
RouteInterstate 280
Coordinates37.71069, -122.45546
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2019)
Projected traffic26,632 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 280 N Onramp over Sickles Avenue built?

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

What condition is RTE I 280 N Onramp over Sickles Avenue 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 280 N Onramp over Sickles Avenue carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE I 280 N Onramp over Sickles Avenue?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I 280 N Onramp over Sickles Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.