US Bridges

State Route 1 over Coyote Creek

Fair

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-001-0.42 · Structure no. 27 0018

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Coyote Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 1 over Coyote Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,841 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location04-MRN-001-0.42
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates37.87966, -122.52306
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,500 (2020)
Projected traffic45,841 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 1 over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over Coyote Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over Coyote Creek carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.