US Bridges

Mrshal-Petaluma RD over Salmon Creek

Good

Marin County, California · 6 MI East of SR 1 · Structure no. 27C0113

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mrshal-Petaluma RD over Salmon Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mrshal-Petaluma RD over Salmon Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 94 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesMrshal-Petaluma RD
CrossesSalmon Creek
Location6 MI East of SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.16617, -122.80852
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1988)
Projected traffic550 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Mrshal-Petaluma RD over Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Mrshal-Petaluma RD over Salmon Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does Mrshal-Petaluma RD over Salmon Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mrshal-Petaluma RD over Salmon Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mrshal-Petaluma RD over Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.