US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over N Branch Gallinas Creek

Fair

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-101-13.99-SRF · Structure no. 27 0006

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
159,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over N Branch Gallinas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying U.S. Highway 101 over N Branch Gallinas Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 74 years old, older 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 6 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 159,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 235,301 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 157 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesN Branch Gallinas Creek
Location04-MRN-101-13.99-SRF
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates38.01115, -122.54177
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width157 ft (48 m)
Roadway width152 ft (46.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159,000 (2009)
Projected traffic235,301 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Highway 101 over N Branch Gallinas Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over N Branch Gallinas Creek 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over N Branch Gallinas Creek carry?

About 159,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over N Branch Gallinas Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 157 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over N Branch Gallinas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.