US Bridges

State Route 89 over Wildlife Access

Good

Alpine County, California · 10-ALP-089-R19.15 · Structure no. 31 0027

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 89 over Wildlife Access is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 89 over Wildlife Access in Alpine County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 89
CrossesWildlife Access
Location10-ALP-089-R19.15
RouteState Highway 89
CountyAlpine County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.74857, -119.81395
Functional classRural 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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2019)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 89 over Wildlife Access built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 89 over Wildlife Access 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 89 over Wildlife Access carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is State Route 89 over Wildlife Access?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 89 over Wildlife Access?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.