US Bridges

23rd Street over Caltrain

Good

San Francisco County, California · Jeo Pennsylvania Ave · Structure no. 34C0091

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2013 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

23rd Street over Caltrain is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 23rd Street 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,202 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries23rd Street
CrossesCaltrain
LocationJeo Pennsylvania Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.75503, -122.39267
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2013)
Projected traffic10,202 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 23rd Street over Caltrain built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is 23rd Street 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 2022.

How much traffic does 23rd Street over Caltrain carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 23rd Street over Caltrain?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns 23rd Street over Caltrain?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.