US Bridges

Bayshore Blvd over Route 101

Poor

San Francisco County, California · 04-SF-101-0.56-SF · Structure no. 34 0103

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
488 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,111
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayshore Blvd over Route 101 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bayshore Blvd over Route 101 in San Francisco County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 55 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 33,111 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,824 by 2042. The structure is 488 ft (148.7 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesBayshore Blvd
CrossesRoute 101
Location04-SF-101-0.56-SF
RouteCity Street 0D008
Coordinates37.71525, -122.39875
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length488 ft (148.7 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,111 (2018)
Projected traffic61,824 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bayshore Blvd over Route 101 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Bayshore Blvd over Route 101 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bayshore Blvd over Route 101 carry?

About 33,111 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bayshore Blvd over Route 101?

The structure is 488 ft (148.7 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Bayshore Blvd over Route 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.