Novato Blvd over Novato Creek
PoorMarin County, California · 0.5 Mile S of Sutro Ave. · Structure no. 27C0024
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 98 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,024
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Novato Blvd over Novato Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Novato Blvd over Novato Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10,024 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,272 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Novato Blvd over Novato Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Novato Blvd over Novato Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Novato Blvd over Novato Creek carry?
About 10,024 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Novato Blvd over Novato Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Novato Blvd over Novato Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.