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 0008S

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,765 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
1998 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 1961 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 64 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,347 by 2042. The structure is 1,765 ft (538 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesCorte Madera CR & Sfd Bl
Location04-MRN-101-8.47-LKSP
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates37.94185, -122.51526
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,765 ft (538 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (1998)
Projected traffic44,347 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
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 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 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

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 26,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 1,765 ft (538 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.