US Bridges

Atherton Avenue over U.S. Highway 101

Fair

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-101-R22.00-NVTO · Structure no. 27 0093

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,760
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atherton Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Atherton 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 8,760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,448 by 2041. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAtherton Avenue
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-MRN-101-R22.00-NVTO
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.11768, -122.56549
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,760 (2001)
Projected traffic11,448 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 Atherton Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 built?

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

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

About 8,760 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Atherton Avenue over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Atherton Avenue over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.