Paul Ave over Caltrain
GoodSan Francisco County, California · 0.1MI W/O 3rd ST · Structure no. 34C0089
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
Paul Ave over Caltrain is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paul Ave over Caltrain in San Francisco County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,358 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Paul Ave over Caltrain built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Paul Ave over Caltrain 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 2021.
How much traffic does Paul Ave over Caltrain carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Paul Ave over Caltrain?
The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Paul Ave over Caltrain?
It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the County Highway Agency.