US Bridges

San Antonio RD over South San Antonio Creek

Fair

Marin County, California · 0.6 MI N of US 101 · Structure no. 27C0051

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Antonio RD over South San Antonio Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying San Antonio RD over South San Antonio Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSan Antonio RD
CrossesSouth San Antonio Creek
Location0.6 MI N of US 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.18115, -122.60336
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1979)
Projected traffic220 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was San Antonio RD over South San Antonio Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Antonio RD over South San Antonio 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does San Antonio RD over South San Antonio Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is San Antonio RD over South San Antonio Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns San Antonio RD over South San Antonio Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.