US Bridges

US Highway 101 NB over Bayshore Blvd Viaduct

Good

San Francisco County, California · 04-SF-101-1.14-SF · Structure no. 34 0104

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
645 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
195,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 NB over Bayshore Blvd Viaduct is a concrete continuous slab carrying US Highway 101 NB over Bayshore Blvd Viaduct in San Francisco County, California. It was built in 1970, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 195,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 235,260 by 2046. The structure is 645 ft (196.6 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesUS Highway 101 NB
CrossesBayshore Blvd Viaduct
Location04-SF-101-1.14-SF
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates37.72398, -122.40109
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans22
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length645 ft (196.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195,400 (2019)
Projected traffic235,260 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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 US Highway 101 NB over Bayshore Blvd Viaduct built?

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

What condition is US Highway 101 NB over Bayshore Blvd Viaduct in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 NB over Bayshore Blvd Viaduct carry?

About 195,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 NB over Bayshore Blvd Viaduct?

The structure is 645 ft (196.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 NB over Bayshore Blvd Viaduct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.