FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

POINT SAN RAFAEL R

Carrying POINT SAN RAFAEL R over SAN RAFAEL BAY INLET

BY INTERSECT OF KNIGHT DR, Marin, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: POINT SAN RAFAEL R

The POINT SAN RAFAEL R bridge in Marin, California carries POINT SAN RAFAEL R over SAN RAFAEL BAY INLET. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.8 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,400 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 culvert at 6/9. 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 POINT SAN RAFAEL R 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
POINT SAN RAFAEL R 24.3 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.5
Serviceability /30
26.2
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
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
1955
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.8 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
31.5 m (103 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
27C0174

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether POINT SAN RAFAEL R 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 POINT SAN RAFAEL R 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 POINT SAN RAFAEL R?

POINT SAN RAFAEL R in Marin, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is POINT SAN RAFAEL R inspected?

POINT SAN RAFAEL R'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 2,400 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. POINT SAN RAFAEL R 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 POINT SAN RAFAEL R?

POINT SAN RAFAEL R has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining POINT SAN RAFAEL R?

POINT SAN RAFAEL R is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is POINT SAN RAFAEL R and does age affect safety?

POINT SAN RAFAEL R was built in 1955, making it 71 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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