US Bridges

Nicassio Vly RD over Halleck Creek

Fair

Marin County, California · 1 MI N Lucas Vly RD · Structure no. 27C0031

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicassio Vly RD over Halleck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nicassio Vly RD over Halleck Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 94 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 6 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,819 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesNicassio Vly RD
CrossesHalleck Creek
Location1 MI N Lucas Vly RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.06669, -122.70265
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1987)
Projected traffic2,819 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Nicassio Vly RD over Halleck Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Nicassio Vly RD over Halleck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nicassio Vly RD over Halleck Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nicassio Vly RD over Halleck Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nicassio Vly RD over Halleck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.