US Bridges

W Castlewood Drive over San Rafael Bay Inlet

Good

Marin County, California · SW of Knight Drive · Structure no. 27C0170

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Castlewood Drive over San Rafael Bay Inlet is a concrete continuous culvert carrying W Castlewood Drive over San Rafael Bay Inlet in Marin County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesW Castlewood Drive
CrossesSan Rafael Bay Inlet
LocationSW of Knight Drive
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.9842, -122.47872
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Castlewood Drive over San Rafael Bay Inlet built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Castlewood Drive over San Rafael Bay Inlet 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 2023.

How much traffic does W Castlewood Drive over San Rafael Bay Inlet carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Castlewood Drive over San Rafael Bay Inlet?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns W Castlewood Drive over San Rafael Bay Inlet?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.