US Bridges

Market ST over Hillside

Good

San Francisco County, California · At Alvarado Spiral Poc · Structure no. 34C0030

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
560 ft
29 main spans
Daily traffic
50,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Market ST over Hillside is a concrete continuous slab 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 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,506 by 2044. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMarket ST
CrossesHillside
LocationAt Alvarado Spiral Poc
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.75229, -122.44268
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans29
Design loadH 20
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,000 (2015)
Projected traffic81,506 by 2044
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 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 December 2022.

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 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Market ST over Hillside?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.