US Bridges

Marlow RD over Pauline Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · Marlow RD · Structure no. 20C0185

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marlow RD over Pauline Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Marlow RD over Pauline Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,274 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMarlow RD
CrossesPauline Creek
LocationMarlow RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.45699, -122.75199
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2019)
Projected traffic18,274 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Marlow RD over Pauline Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marlow RD over Pauline 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Marlow RD over Pauline Creek carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Marlow RD over Pauline Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Marlow RD over Pauline Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.