US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Sausalito Road

Good

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-101-0.32-SAUS · Structure no. 27 0038

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Sausalito Road is a concrete slab carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Sausalito Road in Marin County, California. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 90 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 106,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 147,619 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesSausalito Road
Location04-MRN-101-0.32-SAUS
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates37.83564, -122.48451
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating102.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.4 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106,000 (2009)
Projected traffic147,619 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Sausalito Road built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Sausalito Road 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 Sausalito Road carry?

About 106,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Sausalito Road?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Sausalito Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.