US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Lucas Valley Road

Good

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-101-14.71-SRF · Structure no. 27 0059

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
151,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Lucas Valley Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Lucas Valley Road in Marin County, California. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 73 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 151,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 224,237 by 2045. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 185 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesLucas Valley Road
Location04-MRN-101-14.71-SRF
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates38.02095, -122.53896
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width185 ft (56.4 m)
Roadway width178 ft (54.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151,000 (2009)
Projected traffic224,237 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lucas Valley Road built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Lucas Valley 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Lucas Valley Road carry?

About 151,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Lucas Valley Road?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 185 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Lucas Valley Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.