US Bridges

Mt Mckinley RD over Miller Creek

Fair

Marin County, California · Lucas Vly RD Intersection · Structure no. 27C0133

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
1973 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Mckinley RD over Miller Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mt Mckinley RD over Miller Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,091 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMt Mckinley RD
CrossesMiller Creek
LocationLucas Vly RD Intersection
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.03216, -122.58365
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (1973)
Projected traffic1,091 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mt Mckinley RD over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Mckinley RD over Miller 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mt Mckinley RD over Miller Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1973 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mt Mckinley RD over Miller Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Mckinley RD over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.