Azalea Ave over Fairfax Creek
PoorMarin County, California · 80 Ft W of Arroyo RD · Structure no. 27C0142
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 1981 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Azalea Ave over Fairfax Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Azalea Ave 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Azalea Ave over Fairfax Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Azalea Ave over Fairfax Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Azalea Ave over Fairfax Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Azalea Ave over Fairfax Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Azalea Ave over Fairfax Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.