Simmons Ave over Novato Creek
GoodMarin County, California · 0.2 MI NE Novato Bl · Structure no. 27C0090
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,037
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Simmons Ave over Novato Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Simmons Ave over Novato Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 93 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 7,037 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,182 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Simmons Ave over Novato Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Simmons Ave over Novato 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 2022.
How much traffic does Simmons Ave over Novato Creek carry?
About 7,037 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Simmons Ave over Novato Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Simmons Ave over Novato Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.