Spruce RD over Fairfax Creek
FairMarin County, California · 50 Ft W of Arroyo RD · Structure no. 27C0141
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 255
- 1981 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spruce RD over Fairfax Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Spruce RD over Fairfax Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 255 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spruce RD over Fairfax Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spruce RD over Fairfax Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Spruce RD over Fairfax Creek carry?
About 255 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Spruce RD over Fairfax Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Spruce RD over Fairfax Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.