US Bridges

Clay ST / Nave DR over U.S. Highway 101

Fair

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-101-16.64-NVTO · Structure no. 27 0084

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
294 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,310
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay ST / Nave DR over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clay ST / Nave DR 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,086 by 2041. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesClay ST / Nave DR
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-MRN-101-16.64-NVTO
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.04808, -122.53286
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,310 (1998)
Projected traffic16,086 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Clay ST / Nave DR over U.S. Highway 101 built?

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

What condition is Clay ST / Nave DR over U.S. Highway 101 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Clay ST / Nave DR over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 7,310 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clay ST / Nave DR over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Clay ST / Nave DR over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.