US Bridges

W San Francisco Bl over San Rafael Creek

Fair

Marin County, California · Just S/O Second ST · Structure no. 27C0102

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1974 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W San Francisco Bl over San Rafael Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W San Francisco Bl over San Rafael Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesW San Francisco Bl
CrossesSan Rafael Creek
LocationJust S/O Second ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.97041, -122.52311
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1974)
Projected traffic109 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 W San Francisco Bl over San Rafael Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is W San Francisco Bl over San Rafael 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 2023.

How much traffic does W San Francisco Bl over San Rafael Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1974 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W San Francisco Bl over San Rafael Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W San Francisco Bl over San Rafael Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.