US Bridges

Las Galinas Av over Gallinas Creek

Good

Marin County, California · At Freitas Pkwy · Structure no. 27C0085

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,871
1977 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Las Galinas Av over Gallinas Creek is a concrete slab carrying Las Galinas Av over Gallinas Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 60 years old, older 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 6,871 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,701 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLas Galinas Av
CrossesGallinas Creek
LocationAt Freitas Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.00953, -122.54893
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,871 (1977)
Projected traffic10,701 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 Las Galinas Av over Gallinas Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Las Galinas Av over Gallinas 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 2024.

How much traffic does Las Galinas Av over Gallinas Creek carry?

About 6,871 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Las Galinas Av over Gallinas Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Las Galinas Av over Gallinas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.