US Bridges

U.S. HWY 101 NB over Olive Avenue

Fair

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-101-R21.47-NVTO · Structure no. 27 0092R

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. HWY 101 NB over Olive Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. HWY 101 NB over Olive Avenue in Marin County, California. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 61,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,824 by 2045. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesU.S. HWY 101 NB
CrossesOlive Avenue
Location04-MRN-101-R21.47-NVTO
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates38.10995, -122.56362
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,500 (2009)
Projected traffic77,824 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 U.S. HWY 101 NB over Olive Avenue built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is U.S. HWY 101 NB over Olive Avenue 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 U.S. HWY 101 NB over Olive Avenue carry?

About 61,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is U.S. HWY 101 NB over Olive Avenue?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. HWY 101 NB over Olive Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.