US Bridges

Vly Fd Frnklin Sch over Estero De San Antonio

Fair

Marin County, California · 0.2 MI S Whitaker Bluf RD · Structure no. 27C0023

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1973 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vly Fd Frnklin Sch over Estero De San Antonio is a concrete continuous slab carrying Vly Fd Frnklin Sch over Estero De San Antonio in Marin County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2044. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesVly Fd Frnklin Sch
CrossesEstero De San Antonio
Location0.2 MI S Whitaker Bluf RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.27705, -122.94825
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1973)
Projected traffic220 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Vly Fd Frnklin Sch over Estero De San Antonio built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vly Fd Frnklin Sch over Estero De San Antonio 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Vly Fd Frnklin Sch over Estero De San Antonio carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1973 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Vly Fd Frnklin Sch over Estero De San Antonio?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Vly Fd Frnklin Sch over Estero De San Antonio?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.