US Bridges

Wolfback Ridge RD over U.S. Highway 101

Good

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-101-1.52-SAUS · Structure no. 27 0066

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
314 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,512
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolfback Ridge RD over U.S. Highway 101 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Wolfback Ridge RD over U.S. Highway 101 in Marin County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,512 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,914 by 2042. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWolfback Ridge RD
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-MRN-101-1.52-SAUS
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.85124, -122.49093
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,512 (2003)
Projected traffic2,914 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wolfback Ridge RD over U.S. Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolfback Ridge RD over U.S. Highway 101 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 Wolfback Ridge RD over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 2,512 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wolfback Ridge RD over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wolfback Ridge RD over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.