US Bridges

Highland Ave over San Jose Ave

Fair

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

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Ave over San Jose Ave is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Highland Ave over San Jose Ave in San Francisco County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 95 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,239 by 2043. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHighland Ave
CrossesSan Jose Ave
LocationNorth of 34C0015
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.7377, -122.42545
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2016)
Projected traffic5,239 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 Highland Ave over San Jose Ave built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Highland 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 Highland Ave over San Jose Ave carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Highland Ave over San Jose Ave?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Ave over San Jose Ave?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.