US Bridges

Mount Lassen DR SB over Miller Creek

Fair

Marin County, California · 0.06 MI N Lucas Valley RD · Structure no. 27C0134

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
980
1973 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Lassen DR SB over Miller Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mount Lassen DR SB over Miller Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,308 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMount Lassen DR SB
CrossesMiller Creek
Location0.06 MI N Lucas Valley RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.02608, -122.56876
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (1973)
Projected traffic1,308 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Mount Lassen DR SB over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mount Lassen DR SB 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 Mount Lassen DR SB over Miller Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (1973 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mount Lassen DR SB over Miller Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mount Lassen DR SB over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.