US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over SR 1 Rich by Frntge RD

Good

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-101-4.03-SAUS · Structure no. 27 0010

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,864 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
133,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over SR 1 Rich by Frntge RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Highway 101 over SR 1 Rich by Frntge RD in Marin County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 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 133,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 174,220 by 2042. The structure is 2,864 ft (872.9 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesSR 1 Rich by Frntge RD
Location04-MRN-101-4.03-SAUS
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates37.87903, -122.51504
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21 (+23 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,864 ft (872.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.2 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133,000 (2009)
Projected traffic174,220 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Highway 101 over SR 1 Rich by Frntge RD built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over SR 1 Rich by Frntge RD 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 SR 1 Rich by Frntge RD carry?

About 133,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over SR 1 Rich by Frntge RD?

The structure is 2,864 ft (872.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over SR 1 Rich by Frntge RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.