US Bridges

State Route 1 over Giacomini Gulch

Good

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-001-22.78 · Structure no. 27 0122

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,650
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Giacomini Gulch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying State Route 1 over Giacomini Gulch in Marin County, California. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,591 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesGiacomini Gulch
Location04-MRN-001-22.78
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates37.99694, -122.75464
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2017)
Projected traffic4,591 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Giacomini Gulch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over Giacomini Gulch 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 Giacomini Gulch carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over Giacomini Gulch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Giacomini Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.