US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Mssn

Fair

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-101-10.72-SRF · Structure no. 27 0035L

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
2,794 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
64,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Mssn is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Mssn in Marin County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 60 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 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 64,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 92,093 by 2046. The structure is 2,794 ft (851.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
Crosses2nd 3rd 4th 5th Mssn
Location04-MRN-101-10.72-SRF
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates37.96876, -122.52087
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans22 (+22 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,794 ft (851.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,500 (2009)
Projected traffic92,093 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Highway 101 over 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Mssn built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Mssn 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 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Mssn carry?

About 64,500 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Mssn?

The structure is 2,794 ft (851.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Mssn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.