US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over San Antonio Creek

Good

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-101-27.53 · Structure no. 27 0119

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
510 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
96,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over San Antonio Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over San Antonio Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 96,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,723 by 2043. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesSan Antonio Creek
Location04-MRN-101-27.53
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates38.18367, -122.60086
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length510 ft (155.4 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.3 m)
Roadway width117 ft (35.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,600 (2017)
Projected traffic125,723 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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. Highway 101 over San Antonio Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over San Antonio Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over San Antonio Creek carry?

About 96,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over San Antonio Creek?

The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over San Antonio Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.