US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Linden Lane

Good

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-101-11.64-SRF · Structure no. 27 0034

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Linden Lane is a concrete slab carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Linden Lane in Marin County, California. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 78 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 173,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 255,027 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesLinden Lane
Location04-MRN-101-11.64-SRF
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates37.98161, -122.52164
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width135 ft (41 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173,000 (2009)
Projected traffic255,027 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Linden Lane built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Linden Lane 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Linden Lane carry?

About 173,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Linden Lane?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Linden Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.