US Bridges

Market ST over Hillside

Fair

San Francisco County, California · Near 24th ST · Structure no. 34C0029

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
603 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
50,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Market ST over Hillside is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Market ST over Hillside in San Francisco County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,885 by 2042. The structure is 603 ft (183.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMarket ST
CrossesHillside
LocationNear 24th ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.75015, -122.44325
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length603 ft (183.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,000 (2015)
Projected traffic81,885 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Market ST over Hillside built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Market ST over Hillside 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 2024.

How much traffic does Market ST over Hillside carry?

About 50,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Market ST over Hillside?

The structure is 603 ft (183.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Market ST over Hillside?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.