US Bridges

Chileno Valley RD over Chileno Creek Tributary

Good

Marin County, California · 4.89 MI S Tmals-Ptalma RD · Structure no. 27C0119

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
213
1973 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chileno Valley RD over Chileno Creek Tributary is a concrete tee beam carrying Chileno Valley RD over Chileno Creek Tributary in Marin County, California. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 213 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 444 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesChileno Valley RD
CrossesChileno Creek Tributary
Location4.89 MI S Tmals-Ptalma RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.20653, -122.78533
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (1973)
Projected traffic444 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Chileno Valley RD over Chileno Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chileno Valley RD over Chileno Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Chileno Valley RD over Chileno Creek Tributary carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (1973 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chileno Valley RD over Chileno Creek Tributary?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Chileno Valley RD over Chileno Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.