NOVATO BLVD
Carrying NOVATO BLVD over BOWMAN CANYON
1 MILE N INTXN SUTRO AVE., Marin, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NOVATO BLVD
The NOVATO BLVD bridge in Marin, California carries NOVATO BLVD over BOWMAN CANYON. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,056 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NOVATO BLVD 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
- 1948
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.0 m (23 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.1 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,056 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 27C0037
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 2/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
How to read this record
NOVATO BLVD 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 NOVATO BLVD 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 NOVATO BLVD?
NOVATO BLVD in Marin, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NOVATO BLVD inspected?
NOVATO BLVD'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 3,056 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NOVATO BLVD 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 NOVATO BLVD?
NOVATO BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NOVATO BLVD?
NOVATO BLVD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is NOVATO BLVD and does age affect safety?
NOVATO BLVD was built in 1948, making it 78 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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