US Bridges

US Highway 101 NB over RTE 1N Lincoln Mcdowell

Fair

San Francisco County, California · 04-SF-101-R9.18-SF · Structure no. 34 0157R

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,399 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
39,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 NB over RTE 1N Lincoln Mcdowell is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 NB over RTE 1N Lincoln Mcdowell in San Francisco County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 39,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,500 by 2045. The structure is 1,399 ft (426.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 NB
CrossesRTE 1N Lincoln Mcdowell
Location04-SF-101-R9.18-SF
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates37.8022, -122.46522
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,399 ft (426.4 m)
Longest span275 ft (83.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,500 (2019)
Projected traffic55,500 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 US Highway 101 NB over RTE 1N Lincoln Mcdowell built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 NB over RTE 1N Lincoln Mcdowell 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 NB over RTE 1N Lincoln Mcdowell carry?

About 39,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 NB over RTE 1N Lincoln Mcdowell?

The structure is 1,399 ft (426.4 m) long with a longest span of 275 ft (83.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 NB over RTE 1N Lincoln Mcdowell?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.