US Bridges

Lucas Valley Road over Miller Creek

Good

Marin County, California · 1.7 MI W of SR 101 · Structure no. 27C0016

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1975 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lucas Valley Road over Miller Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lucas Valley Road over Miller Creek 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,272 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLucas Valley Road
CrossesMiller Creek
Location1.7 MI W of SR 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.02521, -122.56774
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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1975)
Projected traffic3,272 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lucas Valley Road over Miller Creek built?

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

What condition is Lucas Valley Road 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 Road over Miller Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1975 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lucas Valley Road over Miller Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lucas Valley Road over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.