US Bridges

Meadow Way over San Geronimo Creek

Good

Marin County, California · 0.5 MI S Sir Frncs Drake · Structure no. 27C0137

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow Way over San Geronimo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Meadow Way over San Geronimo Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMeadow Way
CrossesSan Geronimo Creek
Location0.5 MI S Sir Frncs Drake
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.01578, -122.67613
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 inspectionAugust 2021
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1980)
Projected traffic281 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Meadow Way over San Geronimo Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadow Way over San Geronimo 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Meadow Way over San Geronimo Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Meadow Way over San Geronimo Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow Way over San Geronimo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.