US Bridges

Bridge Ave over San Anselmo Creek

Fair

Marin County, California · 80M SW of Sir Francis Drk · Structure no. 27C0100

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Ave over San Anselmo Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Bridge Ave over San Anselmo Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 5 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,408 by 2046. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBridge Ave
CrossesSan Anselmo Creek
Location80M SW of Sir Francis Drk
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.97639, -122.56361
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2016)
Projected traffic10,408 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 Bridge Ave over San Anselmo Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Bridge Ave over San Anselmo 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge Ave over San Anselmo Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Ave over San Anselmo Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Ave over San Anselmo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.