US Bridges

Meadwood DR over Branch Corte Madera Crk

Good

Marin County, California · In Larkspur · Structure no. 27C0068

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
1978 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadwood DR over Branch Corte Madera Crk is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Meadwood DR over Branch Corte Madera Crk in Marin County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,656 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMeadwood DR
CrossesBranch Corte Madera Crk
LocationIn Larkspur
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.93556, -122.53314
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (1978)
Projected traffic3,656 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Meadwood DR over Branch Corte Madera Crk built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadwood DR over Branch Corte Madera Crk 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 2021.

How much traffic does Meadwood DR over Branch Corte Madera Crk carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Meadwood DR over Branch Corte Madera Crk?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Meadwood DR over Branch Corte Madera Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.