Sutro Ave over Novato Creek
FairMarin County, California · 0.1 MI S Novato Blvd · Structure no. 27C0089
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,153
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sutro Ave over Novato Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sutro Ave over Novato Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 90 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 7,153 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,259 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sutro Ave over Novato Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Sutro Ave over Novato 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Sutro Ave over Novato Creek carry?
About 7,153 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sutro Ave over Novato Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Sutro Ave over Novato Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.