US Bridges

US Highway 101 SB over Tennessee Hollow

Fair

San Francisco County, California · 04-SF-101-R8.35-SF · Structure no. 34 0164L

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
390 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 SB over Tennessee Hollow is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying US Highway 101 SB over Tennessee Hollow 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,178 by 2045. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 SB
CrossesTennessee Hollow
Location04-SF-101-R8.35-SF
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates37.80324, -122.45224
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2019)
Projected traffic30,178 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 SB over Tennessee Hollow built?

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

What condition is US Highway 101 SB over Tennessee Hollow 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 SB over Tennessee Hollow carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 SB over Tennessee Hollow?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 SB over Tennessee Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.