FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EVANS AVE

Carrying EVANS AVE over CALTRAIN & UP RR

JUST S. OF CESAR CHAVEZ, San Francisco, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EVANS AVE

The EVANS AVE bridge in San Francisco, California carries EVANS AVE over CALTRAIN & UP RR. It was built in 1947, making it 79 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 32.3 meters (106 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30,000 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 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.4 metric tons.

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

How EVANS AVE compares

▼ 11.9
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of California bridges
170
Bridges in San Francisco · 4 in Poor condition
EVANS AVE 19.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
46.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
14.7
Serviceability /30
25.7
Essentiality /15
6.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
19.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1947
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
32.3 m (106 ft)
Deck Width
24.4 m (80 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
34C0054

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

EVANS AVE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare EVANS AVE 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 EVANS AVE?

EVANS AVE in San Francisco, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EVANS AVE inspected?

EVANS AVE'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 30,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EVANS AVE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for EVANS AVE?

EVANS AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EVANS AVE?

EVANS AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is EVANS AVE and does age affect safety?

EVANS AVE was built in 1947, making it 79 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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