US Bridges

State Route 131 over US Highway 101

Good

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-131-0.01 · Structure no. 27 0069

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,250
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 131 over US Highway 101 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 131 over US Highway 101 in Marin County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 27,250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,964 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 131
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location04-MRN-131-0.01
RouteState Highway 131
Coordinates37.9027, -122.51611
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,250 (2009)
Projected traffic39,964 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 State Route 131 over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 131 over US 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 State Route 131 over US Highway 101 carry?

About 27,250 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 131 over US Highway 101?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 131 over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.