Sir Francis Drake over Whites Hill Trail
FairMarin County, California · 0.6 MI N/O Baywood Cyn RD · Structure no. 27C0157
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 380 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sir Francis Drake over Whites Hill Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sir Francis Drake over Whites Hill Trail in Marin County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,564 by 2041. The structure is 380 ft (115.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sir Francis Drake over Whites Hill Trail built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sir Francis Drake over Whites Hill Trail 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Sir Francis Drake over Whites Hill Trail carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sir Francis Drake over Whites Hill Trail?
The structure is 380 ft (115.9 m) long with a longest span of 379 ft (115.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Sir Francis Drake over Whites Hill Trail?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.