US Bridges

State Route 1 over Lagunitas Creek Overflow

Fair

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-001-28.39 · Structure no. 27 0022

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Lagunitas Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 1 over Lagunitas Creek Overflow in Marin County, California. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 6 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,699 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesLagunitas Creek Overflow
Location04-MRN-001-28.39
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates38.06384, -122.805
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2021)
Projected traffic4,699 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 1 over Lagunitas Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over Lagunitas Creek Overflow 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 Lagunitas Creek Overflow carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over Lagunitas Creek Overflow?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Lagunitas Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.