US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Miller Creek

Fair

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-101-15.35 · Structure no. 27 0004

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
151,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Miller Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Miller Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 73 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 151,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 224,237 by 2045. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesMiller Creek
Location04-MRN-101-15.35
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates38.03034, -122.53724
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.2 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151,000 (2009)
Projected traffic224,237 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Highway 101 over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Miller Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Miller Creek carry?

About 151,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Miller Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.