US Bridges

Caleta Ave over Sleepy Hollow Creek

Good

Marin County, California · 200 Ft E Butterfield RD · Structure no. 27C0081

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caleta Ave over Sleepy Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Caleta Ave over Sleepy Hollow Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 441 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCaleta Ave
CrossesSleepy Hollow Creek
Location200 Ft E Butterfield RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.99815, -122.57554
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 inspectionSeptember 2022
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2011)
Projected traffic441 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Caleta Ave over Sleepy Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caleta Ave over Sleepy Hollow Creek 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Caleta Ave over Sleepy Hollow Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Caleta Ave over Sleepy Hollow Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Caleta Ave over Sleepy Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.