US Bridges

3rd ST over Irwin Creek

Good

Marin County, California · At Hetherton ST · Structure no. 27C0097

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
1978 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd ST over Irwin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 3rd ST over Irwin Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,716 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries3rd ST
CrossesIrwin Creek
LocationAt Hetherton ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.97129, -122.52209
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck23 ft (7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (1978)
Projected traffic27,716 by 2041
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 3rd ST over Irwin Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd ST over Irwin 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 2023.

How much traffic does 3rd ST over Irwin Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 3rd ST over Irwin Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd ST over Irwin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.