Grant Ave over Novato Creek
GoodMarin County, California · At Virginia Avenue · Structure no. 27C0021
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,711
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grant Ave over Novato Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Grant Ave over Novato Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 6,711 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,962 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grant Ave over Novato Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Grant Ave over Novato 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Grant Ave over Novato Creek carry?
About 6,711 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Grant Ave over Novato Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Grant Ave over Novato Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.