US Bridges

De Long Avenue over U.S. Highway 101

Fair

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-101-R21.11-NVTO · Structure no. 27 0091

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,160
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

De Long Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying De Long Avenue 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 30,160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,989 by 2041. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDe Long Avenue
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-MRN-101-R21.11-NVTO
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.10495, -122.56257
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,160 (2000)
Projected traffic64,989 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 De Long Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 built?

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

What condition is De Long Avenue 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 De Long Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 30,160 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is De Long Avenue over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns De Long Avenue over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.