US Bridges

State Route 37 over Simonds Slough

Good

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-037-13.04-NVTO · Structure no. 27 0012

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 37 over Simonds Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 37 over Simonds Slough in Marin County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,136 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 37
CrossesSimonds Slough
Location04-MRN-037-13.04-NVTO
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates38.0976, -122.52115
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2009)
Projected traffic54,136 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 37 over Simonds Slough built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 37 over Simonds Slough 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 37 over Simonds Slough carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 37 over Simonds Slough?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 37 over Simonds Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.