FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

REDWOOD BLVD

Carrying REDWOOD BLVD over DUTTON SLOUGH

0.1 MI SE ROWLAND BL, Marin, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: REDWOOD BLVD

The REDWOOD BLVD bridge in Marin, California carries REDWOOD BLVD over DUTTON SLOUGH. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,641 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. 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 REDWOOD BLVD 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
REDWOOD BLVD 24.3 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
37.5
Serviceability /30
22.7
Essentiality /15
13.8
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
27.4 m (90 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,641 vehicles/day
Structure Number
27C0096

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether REDWOOD BLVD 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 REDWOOD 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 REDWOOD BLVD?

REDWOOD BLVD in Marin, California, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is REDWOOD BLVD inspected?

REDWOOD 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 3,641 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for REDWOOD BLVD?

REDWOOD BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining REDWOOD BLVD?

REDWOOD BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is REDWOOD BLVD and does age affect safety?

REDWOOD BLVD 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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