US Bridges

Alexander RD over Stemple Creek

Good

Marin County, California · 0.39 MI N Tmals-Petlma RD · Structure no. 27C0121

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1973 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexander RD over Stemple Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Alexander RD over Stemple Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAlexander RD
CrossesStemple Creek
Location0.39 MI N Tmals-Petlma RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.25893, -122.83837
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1973)
Projected traffic132 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Alexander RD over Stemple Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alexander RD over Stemple 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 2024.

How much traffic does Alexander RD over Stemple Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1973 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alexander RD over Stemple Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Alexander RD over Stemple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.