Point San Rafael R over San Rafael Bay Inlet
FairMarin County, California · By Intersect of Knight DR · Structure no. 27C0174
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Point San Rafael R over San Rafael Bay Inlet is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Point San Rafael R over San Rafael Bay Inlet in Marin County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Point San Rafael R over San Rafael Bay Inlet built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Point San Rafael R over San Rafael Bay Inlet 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Point San Rafael R over San Rafael Bay Inlet carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Point San Rafael R over San Rafael Bay Inlet?
The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.
Who owns Point San Rafael R over San Rafael Bay Inlet?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.