US Bridges

Bel Marin Keys Bl over Arroyo San Jose

Fair

Marin County, California · Just N Commercial DR · Structure no. 27C0086

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,883
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bel Marin Keys Bl over Arroyo San Jose is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bel Marin Keys Bl over Arroyo San Jose in Marin County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 55 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 20,883 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,545 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBel Marin Keys Bl
CrossesArroyo San Jose
LocationJust N Commercial DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.06879, -122.53537
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,883 (2010)
Projected traffic22,545 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Bel Marin Keys Bl over Arroyo San Jose built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Bel Marin Keys Bl over Arroyo San Jose 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Bel Marin Keys Bl over Arroyo San Jose carry?

About 20,883 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bel Marin Keys Bl over Arroyo San Jose?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Bel Marin Keys Bl over Arroyo San Jose?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.