US Bridges

US Highway 101 over North San Pedro Road

Fair

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-101-12.69-SRF · Structure no. 27 0014

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 over North San Pedro Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 over North San Pedro Road in Marin County, California. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 6 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 180,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 262,761 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101
CrossesNorth San Pedro Road
Location04-MRN-101-12.69-SRF
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates37.99401, -122.5318
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width151 ft (46.1 m)
Roadway width146 ft (44.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180,000 (2009)
Projected traffic262,761 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US Highway 101 over North San Pedro Road built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US Highway 101 over North San Pedro Road 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 over North San Pedro Road carry?

About 180,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is US Highway 101 over North San Pedro Road?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 over North San Pedro Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.