US Bridges

Ignacio Boulevard over U.S. Highway 101

Poor

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-101-18.09-NVTO · Structure no. 27 0083

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
268 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,900
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ignacio Boulevard over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ignacio Boulevard over U.S. Highway 101 in Marin County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,990 by 2041. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIgnacio Boulevard
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-MRN-101-18.09-NVTO
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.06601, -122.53785
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (1998)
Projected traffic51,990 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ignacio Boulevard over U.S. Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ignacio Boulevard over U.S. Highway 101 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Ignacio Boulevard over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 12,900 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ignacio Boulevard over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Ignacio Boulevard over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.