US Bridges

2nd ST over Irwin Creek

Good

Marin County, California · West Side RTE 101 · Structure no. 27C0022

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
1978 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd ST over Irwin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 2nd ST over Irwin Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,260 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries2nd ST
CrossesIrwin Creek
LocationWest Side RTE 101
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.97048, -122.52219
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (1978)
Projected traffic27,260 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd ST over Irwin Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd ST over Irwin 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 2023.

How much traffic does 2nd ST over Irwin Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 2nd ST over Irwin Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd ST over Irwin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.