US Bridges

Atherton Avenue over Ncrra (old Nwp Rr)

Good

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-101-R22.04-NVTO · Structure no. 27 0104Y

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,800
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atherton Avenue over Ncrra (old Nwp Rr) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Atherton Avenue over Ncrra (old Nwp Rr) 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,831 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 93 ft wide.

CarriesAtherton Avenue
CrossesNcrra (old Nwp Rr)
Location04-MRN-101-R22.04-NVTO
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates38.11804, -122.56663
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2000)
Projected traffic10,831 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 Atherton Avenue over Ncrra (old Nwp Rr) built?

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

What condition is Atherton Avenue over Ncrra (old Nwp Rr) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Atherton Avenue over Ncrra (old Nwp Rr) carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Atherton Avenue over Ncrra (old Nwp Rr)?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Atherton Avenue over Ncrra (old Nwp Rr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.