Bear Valley RD over Olema Creek
PoorMarin County, California · 0.04 MI W of S.H. 1 · Structure no. 27C0106
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Valley RD over Olema Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bear Valley RD over Olema Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,118 by 2045. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Valley RD over Olema Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Valley RD over Olema Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Bear Valley RD over Olema Creek carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bear Valley RD over Olema Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Valley RD over Olema Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.