US Bridges

Diablo Blvd over Warner Creek

Good

Marin County, California · 0.1 MI SW of Novato Blvd · Structure no. 27C0088

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,723
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diablo Blvd over Warner Creek is a concrete slab carrying Diablo Blvd over Warner Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1970, 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 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 7,723 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,800 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDiablo Blvd
CrossesWarner Creek
Location0.1 MI SW of Novato Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.10156, -122.57436
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,723 (2011)
Projected traffic24,800 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 Diablo Blvd over Warner Creek built?

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

What condition is Diablo Blvd over Warner 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Diablo Blvd over Warner Creek carry?

About 7,723 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Diablo Blvd over Warner Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Diablo Blvd over Warner Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.