US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Wornum Drive

Good

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-101-8.02-CMAD · Structure no. 27 0009

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
141 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
172,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Wornum Drive is a concrete tee beam carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Wornum Drive in Marin County, California. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 96 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 172,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 225,945 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesWornum Drive
Location04-MRN-101-8.02-CMAD
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates37.93532, -122.51648
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172,000 (2009)
Projected traffic225,945 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Highway 101 over Wornum Drive built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Wornum Drive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Wornum Drive carry?

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

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Wornum Drive?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Wornum Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.