Sir-Francis Drake over Lagunitas Creek
FairMarin County, California · Shafter Bridge · Structure no. 27C0039
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sir-Francis Drake over Lagunitas Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sir-Francis Drake over Lagunitas Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,304 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sir-Francis Drake over Lagunitas Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sir-Francis Drake over Lagunitas Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Sir-Francis Drake over Lagunitas Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sir-Francis Drake over Lagunitas Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Sir-Francis Drake over Lagunitas Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.