US Bridges

BNSF RY over Caltrain & UP RR

Good

San Francisco County, California · 04-SF-280-R6.66-SF · Structure no. 34 0105

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

BNSF RY over Caltrain & UP RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying BNSF RY over Caltrain & UP RR in San Francisco County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2045. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBNSF RY
CrossesCaltrain & UP RR
Location04-SF-280-R6.66-SF
RouteInterstate 280
Coordinates37.76402, -122.39315
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck23 ft (7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2017)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 BNSF RY over Caltrain & UP RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is BNSF RY over Caltrain & UP RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does BNSF RY over Caltrain & UP RR carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is BNSF RY over Caltrain & UP RR?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns BNSF RY over Caltrain & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.