US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Corte Madera CR & Sfd Bl

Fair

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-101-8.47-LKSP · Structure no. 27 0008

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,265 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
172,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Corte Madera CR & Sfd Bl is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Corte Madera CR & Sfd Bl in Marin County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 68 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 5 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 172,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 231,271 by 2046. The structure is 1,265 ft (385.6 m) long and 112 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesCorte Madera CR & Sfd Bl
Location04-MRN-101-8.47-LKSP
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates37.94188, -122.51546
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+22 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,265 ft (385.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172,000 (2009)
Projected traffic231,271 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Highway 101 over Corte Madera CR & Sfd Bl built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Corte Madera CR & Sfd Bl 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Corte Madera CR & Sfd Bl carry?

About 172,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Corte Madera CR & Sfd Bl?

The structure is 1,265 ft (385.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Corte Madera CR & Sfd Bl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.