US Bridges

Twin Bridge RD over Stemple Creek

Good

Marin County, California · 0.22 MI N Tmles-Petlum RD · Structure no. 27C0122

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1973 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twin Bridge RD over Stemple Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Twin Bridge RD over Stemple Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2046. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTwin Bridge RD
CrossesStemple Creek
Location0.22 MI N Tmles-Petlum RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.25846, -122.8593
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1973)
Projected traffic165 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 Twin Bridge RD over Stemple Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twin Bridge 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Twin Bridge RD over Stemple Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1973 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Twin Bridge RD over Stemple Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Twin Bridge RD over Stemple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.