US Bridges

Rowland Boulevard over U.S. Highway 101

Fair

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-101-R20.19-NVTO · Structure no. 27 0088

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,090 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rowland Boulevard over U.S. Highway 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rowland Boulevard over U.S. Highway 101 in Marin County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 5 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,246 by 2041. The structure is 1,090 ft (332.2 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRowland Boulevard
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-MRN-101-R20.19-NVTO
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.09126, -122.56041
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,090 ft (332.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (1998)
Projected traffic16,246 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
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 Rowland Boulevard over U.S. Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rowland Boulevard 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 June 2023.

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

About 6,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 1,090 ft (332.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.