MARKET ST
Carrying MARKET ST over HILLSIDE
AT ALVARADO SPIRAL POC, San Francisco, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MARKET ST
The MARKET ST bridge in San Francisco, California carries MARKET ST over HILLSIDE. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 29 sections, stretching 170.7 meters (560 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MARKET ST compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1958
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 29
- Structure Length
- 170.7 m (560 ft)
- Deck Width
- 25.4 m (83 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 50,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 34C0030
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MARKET ST 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 MARKET ST 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 MARKET ST?
MARKET ST 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 MARKET ST inspected?
MARKET ST'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 50,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MARKET ST 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 MARKET ST?
MARKET ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MARKET ST?
MARKET ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is MARKET ST and does age affect safety?
MARKET ST was built in 1958, making it 68 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.
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