US Bridges

Wilson Hill RD over Arroyo Sausal Tributary

Good

Marin County, California · 0.22 MI W Pt Rys-Petlma R · Structure no. 27C0105

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
1973 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Hill RD over Arroyo Sausal Tributary is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wilson Hill RD over Arroyo Sausal Tributary in Marin County, California. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesWilson Hill RD
CrossesArroyo Sausal Tributary
Location0.22 MI W Pt Rys-Petlma R
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.15051, -122.70646
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (1973)
Projected traffic605 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Wilson Hill RD over Arroyo Sausal Tributary built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Hill RD over Arroyo Sausal Tributary 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wilson Hill RD over Arroyo Sausal Tributary carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (1973 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Hill RD over Arroyo Sausal Tributary?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Hill RD over Arroyo Sausal Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.