US Bridges

Lagunitas Road over Corte Madera Creek

Good

Marin County, California · Just W/O Sir Francis Drak · Structure no. 27C0160

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lagunitas Road over Corte Madera Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lagunitas Road over Corte Madera Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,509 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLagunitas Road
CrossesCorte Madera Creek
LocationJust W/O Sir Francis Drak
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.96228, -122.55666
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2004)
Projected traffic4,509 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lagunitas Road over Corte Madera Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lagunitas Road over Corte Madera Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2021.

How much traffic does Lagunitas Road over Corte Madera Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lagunitas Road over Corte Madera Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Lagunitas Road over Corte Madera Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.