FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US HIGHWAY 101 NB

Carrying US HIGHWAY 101 NB over GIRARD ROAD

04-SF-101-R8.29-SF, San Francisco, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US HIGHWAY 101 NB

The US HIGHWAY 101 NB bridge in San Francisco, California carries US HIGHWAY 101 NB over GIRARD ROAD. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 62.1 meters (204 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US HIGHWAY 101 NB compares

▲ 1.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of California bridges
170
Bridges in San Francisco · 4 in Poor condition
US HIGHWAY 101 NB 32.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
5.1
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2015
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
62.1 m (204 ft)
Deck Width
11.7 m (38 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
18,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
34 0165R

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US HIGHWAY 101 NB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US HIGHWAY 101 NB against other structures in San Francisco and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US HIGHWAY 101 NB?

US HIGHWAY 101 NB in San Francisco, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US HIGHWAY 101 NB inspected?

US HIGHWAY 101 NB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 18,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US HIGHWAY 101 NB is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US HIGHWAY 101 NB?

US HIGHWAY 101 NB has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US HIGHWAY 101 NB?

US HIGHWAY 101 NB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US HIGHWAY 101 NB and does age affect safety?

US HIGHWAY 101 NB was built in 2015, making it 11 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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