US Bridges

Sfo AIRPRT-S101 on over U.S. Highway 101

Fair

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-101-19.09 · Structure no. 35 0274K

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,085 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,900
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sfo AIRPRT-S101 on over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sfo AIRPRT-S101 on over U.S. Highway 101 in San Mateo County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 16,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,255 by 2040. The structure is 1,085 ft (330.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSfo AIRPRT-S101 on
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-SM-101-19.09
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountySan Mateo County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.61185, -122.39541
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,085 ft (330.8 m)
Longest span217 ft (66 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,900 (1998)
Projected traffic27,255 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway 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 Sfo AIRPRT-S101 on over U.S. Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sfo AIRPRT-S101 on over U.S. Highway 101 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sfo AIRPRT-S101 on over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 16,900 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sfo AIRPRT-S101 on over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 1,085 ft (330.8 m) long with a longest span of 217 ft (66 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sfo AIRPRT-S101 on over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.