US Bridges

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

Good

San Mateo County, California · 04-SM-101-19.29 · Structure no. 35 0324K

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
886 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2000 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 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,101 by 2040. The structure is 886 ft (270 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSfo AIRPRT-S101 on
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-SM-101-19.29
RouteInterstate 101
Coordinates37.61315, -122.39676
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length886 ft (270 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2000)
Projected traffic17,101 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 886 ft (270 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 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.