US Bridges

Bridgegate DR over Miller Creek

Fair

Marin County, California · 0.1 MI N Lucas Valley RD · Structure no. 27C0155

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgegate DR over Miller Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bridgegate DR over Miller Creek in Marin County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 661 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBridgegate DR
CrossesMiller Creek
Location0.1 MI N Lucas Valley RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.03471, -122.58722
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1988)
Projected traffic661 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Bridgegate DR over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgegate DR 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Bridgegate DR over Miller Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bridgegate DR over Miller Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgegate DR over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.