US Bridges

Creek Road over San Anselmo Creek

Fair

Marin County, California · At Dominga Ave · Structure no. 27C0144

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
255
1981 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Road over San Anselmo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Creek Road over San Anselmo Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 332 by 2046. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCreek Road
CrossesSan Anselmo Creek
LocationAt Dominga Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.98308, -122.59058
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (1981)
Projected traffic332 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Creek Road over San Anselmo Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek Road over San Anselmo 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 Creek Road over San Anselmo Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Creek Road over San Anselmo Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Road over San Anselmo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.