US Bridges

Las Gallinas Ave over Miller Creek

Good

Marin County, California · 0.3 MI Intx Lucas Vly RD · Structure no. 27C0083

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,830
1977 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Las Gallinas Ave over Miller Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Las Gallinas Ave over Miller Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,830 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,732 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLas Gallinas Ave
CrossesMiller Creek
Location0.3 MI Intx Lucas Vly RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.03036, -122.54515
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,830 (1977)
Projected traffic5,732 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Las Gallinas Ave over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Las Gallinas Ave 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 2021.

How much traffic does Las Gallinas Ave over Miller Creek carry?

About 3,830 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Las Gallinas Ave over Miller Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Las Gallinas Ave over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.