US Bridges

Lincoln Way over Sunset Blvd

Good

San Francisco County, California · Over Sunset Blvd · Structure no. 34C0063

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,040
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Way over Sunset Blvd is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Lincoln Way over Sunset Blvd in San Francisco County, California. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 20,040 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,431 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLincoln Way
CrossesSunset Blvd
LocationOver Sunset Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.76451, -122.49626
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,040 (2018)
Projected traffic31,431 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Way over Sunset Blvd built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Way over Sunset Blvd 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Way over Sunset Blvd carry?

About 20,040 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Way over Sunset Blvd?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Way over Sunset Blvd?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.