US Bridges

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

Poor

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

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,648 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
19,700
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Corte Madera CR & EB Sfd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Corte Madera CR & EB Sfd in Marin County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 66 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 19,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,172 by 2042. The structure is 1,648 ft (502.3 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesCorte Madera CR & EB Sfd
Location04-MRN-101-8.47-LKSP
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates37.94201, -122.51583
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,648 ft (502.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,700 (1998)
Projected traffic22,172 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9.2 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Corte Madera CR & EB Sfd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

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

About 19,700 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 1,648 ft (502.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.