US Bridges

State Route 1 over Fallon Creek

Good

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-001-47.60 · Structure no. 27 0054

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Fallon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 1 over Fallon Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,041 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesFallon Creek
Location04-MRN-001-47.60
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates38.27321, -122.90055
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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2009)
Projected traffic9,041 by 2042
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 Fallon Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

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

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over Fallon Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Fallon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.