US Bridges

Center Blvd over San Anselmo Creek

Fair

Marin County, California · At Sycamore Ave · Structure no. 27C0079

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Blvd over San Anselmo Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Center Blvd over San Anselmo Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,673 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCenter Blvd
CrossesSan Anselmo Creek
LocationAt Sycamore Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.97709, -122.56418
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2011)
Projected traffic10,673 by 2046
Trucks1%
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 Center Blvd over San Anselmo Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Blvd over San Anselmo 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Center Blvd over San Anselmo Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Center Blvd over San Anselmo Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Center Blvd over San Anselmo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.