US Bridges

State Route 1 over Stemple Creek

Fair

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-001-47.41 · Structure no. 27 0027

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Stemple Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 1 over Stemple 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2045. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesStemple Creek
Location04-MRN-001-47.41
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates38.27007, -122.90229
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2021)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Stemple Creek built?

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

What condition is State Route 1 over Stemple 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 Stemple Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over Stemple Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Stemple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.