Lincoln Ave over San Rafael Creek
PoorMarin County, California · 700 Ft S of Irwin Ave · Structure no. 27C0077
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,601
- 1977 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lincoln Ave over San Rafael Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lincoln Ave over San Rafael Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 11,601 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,626 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lincoln Ave over San Rafael Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lincoln Ave over San Rafael 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 2023.
How much traffic does Lincoln Ave over San Rafael Creek carry?
About 11,601 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lincoln Ave over San Rafael Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Lincoln Ave over San Rafael Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.