US Bridges

State Route 1 over Walker Creek

Good

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-001-44.45 · Structure no. 27 0026

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Walker Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 1 over Walker Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2045. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesWalker Creek
Location04-MRN-001-44.45
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates38.23243, -122.91312
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2021)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 1 over Walker Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over Walker 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 2024.

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

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over Walker Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Walker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.