US Bridges

Richland Ave over San Jose Ave

Fair

San Francisco County, California · South of 34C0016 · Structure no. 34C0015

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richland Ave over San Jose Ave is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Richland Ave over San Jose Ave in San Francisco County, California. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 98 years old, older 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 6 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,239 by 2043. The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRichland Ave
CrossesSan Jose Ave
LocationSouth of 34C0016
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Francisco County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.73651, -122.42698
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length232 ft (70.6 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2016)
Projected traffic5,239 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Richland Ave over San Jose Ave built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Richland Ave over San Jose Ave 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Richland Ave over San Jose Ave carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Richland Ave over San Jose Ave?

The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Richland Ave over San Jose Ave?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.