US Bridges

Lucas Valley RD over Miller Creek

Good

Marin County, California · 0.87 MI N of SR 101 · Structure no. 27C0013

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,500
1975 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lucas Valley RD over Miller Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lucas Valley RD over Miller Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,633 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLucas Valley RD
CrossesMiller Creek
Location0.87 MI N of SR 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.02701, -122.55204
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (1975)
Projected traffic7,633 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lucas Valley RD over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lucas Valley RD over Miller Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Lucas Valley RD over Miller Creek carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (1975 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lucas Valley RD over Miller Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Lucas Valley RD over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.