US Bridges

Geneva Ave over Route I 280

Poor

San Francisco County, California · 04-SF-280-R1.65-SF · Structure no. 34 0095

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,805
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geneva Ave over Route I 280 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Geneva Ave over Route I 280 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 26,805 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,282 by 2045. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGeneva Ave
CrossesRoute I 280
Location04-SF-280-R1.65-SF
RouteCity Street 0D009
Coordinates37.72127, -122.44837
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,805 (2019)
Projected traffic30,282 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Geneva Ave over Route I 280 built?

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

What condition is Geneva Ave over Route I 280 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 Geneva Ave over Route I 280 carry?

About 26,805 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Geneva Ave over Route I 280?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Geneva Ave over Route I 280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.