US Bridges

Miller Creek Road over U.S. Highway 101

Fair

Marin County, California · 04-MRN-101-15.57 · Structure no. 27 0082

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
289 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,280
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Creek Road over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Miller Creek Road over U.S. Highway 101 in Marin County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 9,280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,355 by 2043. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMiller Creek Road
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-MRN-101-15.57
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.03354, -122.53765
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,280 (1998)
Projected traffic16,355 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

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

About 9,280 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.