SIR FRANCIS DRAKE
Carrying SIR FRANCIS DRAKE over LAGUNITAS CREEK
1.9 MI E SR 1 AT OLEMA, Marin, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SIR FRANCIS DRAKE
The SIR FRANCIS DRAKE bridge in Marin, California carries SIR FRANCIS DRAKE over LAGUNITAS CREEK. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 58.8 meters (193 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SIR FRANCIS DRAKE compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1964
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 58.8 m (193 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.5 m (44 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 27C0018
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare SIR FRANCIS DRAKE against other structures in Marin and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SIR FRANCIS DRAKE?
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE in Marin, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SIR FRANCIS DRAKE inspected?
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SIR FRANCIS DRAKE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SIR FRANCIS DRAKE?
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SIR FRANCIS DRAKE?
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SIR FRANCIS DRAKE and does age affect safety?
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE was built in 1964, making it 62 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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