FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NICASIO VLY RD

Carrying NICASIO VLY RD over NICASIO DRAIN #1

12.4 MI N OF HWY 101, Marin, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NICASIO VLY RD

The NICASIO VLY RD bridge in Marin, California carries NICASIO VLY RD over NICASIO DRAIN #1. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.2 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,750 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How NICASIO VLY RD compares

▼ 7.0
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of California bridges
217
Bridges in Marin · 18 in Poor condition
NICASIO VLY RD 24.3 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.5
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
12.9
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.2 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,750 vehicles/day
Structure Number
27C0032

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NICASIO VLY RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare NICASIO VLY RD 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 NICASIO VLY RD?

NICASIO VLY RD in Marin, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NICASIO VLY RD inspected?

NICASIO VLY RD'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 1,750 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NICASIO VLY RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NICASIO VLY RD?

NICASIO VLY RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NICASIO VLY RD?

NICASIO VLY RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NICASIO VLY RD and does age affect safety?

NICASIO VLY RD was built in 1968, making it 58 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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