US Bridges

State Route 101 SB over Battery Substation

Good

San Francisco County, California · 04-SF-101-R9.16-SF · Structure no. 34 0187L

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
79,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 101 SB over Battery Substation is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 101 SB over Battery Substation in San Francisco County, California. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 79,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,444 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesState Route 101 SB
CrossesBattery Substation
Location04-SF-101-R9.16-SF
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates37.80197, -122.46494
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,000 (2009)
Projected traffic108,444 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 State Route 101 SB over Battery Substation built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 101 SB over Battery Substation 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 101 SB over Battery Substation carry?

About 79,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Route 101 SB over Battery Substation?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 101 SB over Battery Substation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.