US Bridges

Canyon Road over San Anselmo Creek

Fair

Marin County, California · 0.1 MI S/O Cascade DR · Structure no. 27C0146

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canyon Road over San Anselmo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Canyon Road over San Anselmo Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 369 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCanyon Road
CrossesSan Anselmo Creek
Location0.1 MI S/O Cascade DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.97513, -122.60644
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1992)
Projected traffic369 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Canyon Road over San Anselmo Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canyon 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 2022.

How much traffic does Canyon Road over San Anselmo Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Canyon Road over San Anselmo Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Canyon Road over San Anselmo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.