US Bridges

Center Blvd over San Anselmo Creek

Fair

Marin County, California · 16M NW of San Anselmo Ave · Structure no. 27C0101

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Blvd over San Anselmo Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Center Blvd 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,527 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCenter Blvd
CrossesSan Anselmo Creek
Location16M NW of San Anselmo Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.98251, -122.57761
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2011)
Projected traffic13,527 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Center Blvd 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 Center Blvd 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 Center Blvd over San Anselmo Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Center Blvd over San Anselmo Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Center Blvd over San Anselmo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.