US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Donahue St/N. Bridge Bld

Good

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-101-3.33-SAUS · Structure no. 27 0042

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
106,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Donahue St/N. Bridge Bld is a concrete continuous slab carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Donahue St/N. Bridge Bld in Marin County, California. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 82 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 146,640 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 172 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesDonahue St/N. Bridge Bld
Location04-MRN-101-3.33-SAUS
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates37.87156, -122.50693
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width172 ft (52.3 m)
Roadway width161 ft (49 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106,000 (2009)
Projected traffic146,640 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure10
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 Donahue St/N. Bridge Bld built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Donahue St/N. Bridge Bld 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 Donahue St/N. Bridge Bld carry?

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

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Donahue St/N. Bridge Bld?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 172 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Donahue St/N. Bridge Bld?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.